This weathered Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) features a brown ash patch glaze. Its mesh strainer is perfect for brewing even the most deeply-steamed fukamushi senchas.
Made by 昇龍窯 Shoryu Kiln.
Banko-yaki (萬古焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture, Japan. Its characteristic purple hue comes from the mixture of red oxidised iron and blue high temperature-baked iron in the clay.
Dimensions:
16cm (6.3in) - width (including handle)
8.1cm (3.2in) - height
260ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
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