Shop Teaware Tokoname-yaki Kyusu (Teapots) | Japanese Kyusu – Junzo Maekawa – Rustic Kuroganesai Tokoname Teapot – 250Ml

This Uniquely Crafted Maru-Gata Tokoname Yaki Kyusu Is Crafted In One Of Junzō’S Signature Styles, Kurokinsai , In Shimmering Gold On A Matte Black Background. The Overall Impression Is Both Rustic And Luxurious. The Interior Of The Kyusu Is Unglazed.

The Teapot’S Built-In Ceramic Sesame Filter Is Perfect For Naturally Straining Tea, And Its Wide Shape Speeds Up Pouring And Reduces Clogging.

Made By Junzō Maekawa Junzō Maekawa, Born In 1976, Is One Of The Young Kyushu Craftsmen In Tokoname. Mr. Maekawa Has An Engineering Background And Is Known For Producing Functional Objects And Experimenting With Clays And Glazes. He Is The Fourth Generation Owner Of Xianshan Kiln.

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:

13 Cm – Width
9.5 Cm – Height
250Ml – Capacity

Condition : Brand New

This Japanese Item Ships From The United States.