Faceted Green Nerikomi Tokoname Teapot - 280ml
YusenThis stunning marbled Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) has a round shape, and is made from a brown-green clay with red and brown clay kneaded together in the nerikomi (練り込み) technique. The cuts made to create this pot's faceted shape reveal even more layers and patterns of marbling.
The teapot's built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging.
Made by the son of famed Tokoname craftsman Konishi Yohei (小西洋平), Konishi Kenji (小西研二), stamped using the name Yusen (友仙) also used by his father.
Made in Japan. Ships from the United States
Width: 15.4 cm (6.1 in) (including handle)
Height: 9 cm (3.5 in)
Capacity: 280 ml
Nerikomi (練り込み) is a pottery technique in which multiple coloured clays are kneaded together to produce a stunning marbled effect. This technique is almost exclusively used on unglazed wares, allowing the full effect to be shown in the bare clay. Often, slices or cuts are made into the surface of the pot to reveal even more layering and marbling.
Similar techniques are sometimes called agateware for the resemblance to the layers in agate.
