Origin: Japan
Volume: 200 ml
Handmade Japanese clay teapot with ceramic strainer. This kyusu from the Shōryū kiln, was made by master Shōji Umehara born in 1945 in Tokoname (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) and is one of the ceramic masters who is certified as a traditional craftsman. Umehara became known for his unique way of making the classic Tokoname-yaki kyusu inspired by tenmoku.
This expertly crafted Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from Tokoname kokudei clay, which has the same properties as the legendary red shudei, but is baked in a reduction that gives it a deep black color. The exterior of the teapot is decorated with Shōryū’s signature.
Tokoname-yaki is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan where pottery has been made since the 12th century.
Use and maintenance:
- Wash with clean water
- Do not wash in a dishwasher
- Do not place in the oven or microwave
- Do not place on the stove or near an open flame
