This Asahi-yaki (朝日焼) houhin (handle-less teapot) is decorated with a crazed grey glaze, accented with a white hakeme brush stroke. Like all Asahi-yaki pieces, it is made with exceeding attention to detail. For example, the lip (the ledge on which the lid rests) features a '3-day moon'-crescent shaped extension above the filter which prevents leaks when pouring, and a setback on the rear side which aids in removing the used tea leaves.

Made by the world-renowned pottery workshop in Uji (near Kyoto) that dates back 16 generations and was founded over 400 years ago. While today they make a variety of high-quality ceramics, they were founded solely to perfect teaware for use in Japanese tea ceremonies. Today, the kiln is run by 15th generation potter Housai Matsubayashi and his son Yuusuke.

Dimensions:

11.4cm (4.5in) - width
6.4cm (2.5in) - height
100ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

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