This tiny, expertly crafted Tokoname-yaki ushirode kyusu (teapot) is made in a rear-handled design, similar to Chinese and Western teapots. It is made in the yakishime (焼締/焼〆) style and is decorated in the mishima (三島) style with two circles stamped flowers inlaid with white slip.
Specifications
Made in Japan. Ships from the United States.
Width: 12.5 cm (4.9 in) (including handle)
Height: 9 cm (3.5 in)
Capacity: 170 ml
Tokoname-yaki Ceramics
Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Tokoname since the 12th century.
Today, Tokoname ware is known for its iconic brick-red clay called shudei. Famously used in teaware and bonsai pots, this clay’s vibrant colour comes from its rich iron content. Tea steeped in unglazed Tokoname teapots is said to have a mellower taste.
Meet Tsuzuki Yutaka (都築豊)About the Artist
Tsuzuki Yutaka (都築豊) of Daikoji Kiln (大興寺窯) was born in 1972 as the second son of Tsuzuki Seihō. In 1996, he began his training under Tōraku Morisato III, a renowned master of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. Mr. Morisato is known for mishima and inka inlay techniques which Yutaka incorporated into his own style.
In 2002, Tsuzuki-san returned to Tokoname and began making pottery under his father, Seihō. The following year, he established Daikoji Kiln and became an independent potter. Today, both he and his father produce delicate, elegant Tokoname teaware, decorated with mishima-inspired inlay designs.
