VTG Tea Pot Made In Japan Hand Painted Cottage Core Oriental Floral Design Gift

Vintage Made In Japan Teapot Hand Painted The gloss on this appears to have collected in areas around the top and at the bottom in one area making a whitish cast on the pot in certain lighting conditions. Please see the photos to understand. Update: I read that salt glaze caused this phenomena to happen. It is natural with older pieces that have a salt glaze.