This Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from purple clay and decorated with an abstract ash green glaze. Its mesh strainer is perfect for brewing even the most deeply-steamed fukamushi senchas.

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:

15.5cm (6.1in) - width (including handle)
7.5cm (3in) - height
200ml - capacity

Condition: Good (chip on the spout)

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand