This teapot is gold plated on brass embedded with turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli stones. The intricate wirework is called filigree, which is all done by hand. All the stones used in this are all semi-precious stones. All-natural and genuine stones used to make this teapot. And this kind of work takes around 2-3 months to complete this piece. It has a dragon handle and face of glory on both the sides of the teapot.