This Tokoname-yaki chaho (a type of handleless teapot) is made in the yakishime (焼締/焼〆) style and is decorated with an elegant black and white floral motif. Unlike most chaho, this vessel is shaped like a shiboridashi, with a wide, flat shape ideal for brewing high grade senchas or gyokuro.

This chaho was made by Tsuzuki Yutaka (都築豊)of Daikoji Kiln (大興寺窯). Born in 1972 and founding his own kiln in 2003, Yutaka-san is known for works in this style, with delicate floral designs dancing across a subtly textured yakishime surface.

The chaho (茶逢, sometimes transcribed as chahō) is a variation on the shiboridashi and is a relatively new style of teapot. It combines the simplicity and ease of cleaning of a shiboridashi or houhin, with the filtering power of a kyusu. Attached to the underside of the lid, it has a sasame-style ceramic filter which naturally strains your tea without altering its flavour. Having the filter here makes it easier to drain out every last drop of tea by turning the whole teapot almost upside down.


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.

Dimensions:

8.9cm (3.5in) - width
5.9cm (2.3in) - height
80ml - capacity

Condition: New

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