Smooth reddish-brown shudei side-handle kyusu, spout to the left on tatami
Purple-brown clay kyusu teapot, three-quarter view with the spout to the right
Reddish-brown kyusu with the side handle angled toward the viewer
Overhead view of the shidei kyusu showing the lid, knob and side handle
Close-up into the kyusu interior showing the built-in mesh strainer
Side profile of the smooth reddish-brown kyusu with the spout to the right

Hiramaru Classic Banko-yaki Teapot - 160ml

Yamamoto Taisen
$188.00
Description

This expertly crafted Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from the iconic Banko shidei (紫泥) clay, known for its muted purple colour and ability to subtly reduce the astringency of tea. Compared to other shidei kyusu, this clay is a subtler, browner shade of purple. The teapot's built-in ceramic debeso filter is perfect for naturally straining tea.

Made by Yamamoto Taisen (山本太仙) of Taisen Kiln (太仙窯)

Specifications

Made in Japan. Ships from the United States.

Width: 13.4 cm (5.28 in)(including handle)
Height: 6.4 cm (2.52 in)
Capacity: 160 ml (5.41 oz)

Please note that due to the organic nature of handmade teaware, there are subtle variations between pieces, with each teapot being slightly unique in shape and design.

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.

Illustrated map of Japan highlighting Yokkaichi, Mie — the production region of Banko-yaki pottery

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