Shop Teaware Tokoname-yaki Kyusu (Teapots) | Japanese Kyusu – Gyokuryu Umehara – Brown Yohen Plum Tokoname Teapot – 200 Ml

This Lovely Tokoname Yaki Kusu Is Made From Dark Brown Tokoname Clay With A Subtle Kiln Gradation. In Addition, The Pot Is Decorated With Carved Plum Blossoms And Incised Lines.

Its Built-In Ceramic Sesame Strainer Is Perfect For Naturally Straining Tea, And Its Wide Shape Speeds Up Pouring And Reduces Clogging. At The Back Of The Pot, The Edge Where The Lid Sits Is Carved Away To Make It Easier To Pour Out The Leaves When Cleaning.

Made By Master Craftsman Umehara Jiro, A Descendant Of The First Generation Gyokko, Who Now Makes Pottery Under The Name Gyokuryu Umehara .

Tokoname Yaki Is A Type Of Japanese Pottery Traditionally From Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Tokoname Is The Site Of One Of Japan’S Six Ancient Kilns, Which Have Been Producing Pottery Since The 12Th Century.

Today, Tokoname Yaki Is Famous For Its Signature Brick-Red Clay, Called “Shudei”. This Clay Is Widely Used In Tea Sets And Bonsai Pots, And Its Vibrant Color Comes From Its Rich Iron Content. It Is Said That Tea Brewed In An Unglazed Tokoname Teapot Has A Richer Taste.

Dimensions:

14.3 Cm – Width
8.4 Cm – Height
200Ml – Capacity

Condition : Brand New

This Japanese Item Ships From The United States.