This Banko-yaki houhin (handle-less teapot) features a spiraling, weathered clay body decorated with clay swans to aid your grip. Its mesh strainer is perfect for brewing even the most deeply-steamed fukamushi senchas.

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.

Dimensions:

11.5cm (4.5in) - width
7cm (2.8in) - height
180ml - capacity

Condition: Good (worn and has tea stains, please see photos)

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand

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