This Shigaraki-yaki kyusu (teapot) features an aesthetically well-balanced ash green glaze. Its mesh strainer is perfect for brewing even the most deeply-steamed fukamushi senchas.
Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from the area around Shigaraki town in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Shigaraki since at least the 12th century, with some saying it started as early as 742 AD. Made from clay taken from around Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, Shigaraki ware is known for its warm colours, natural aesthetic, and glassy glazes.
Dimensions:
15.5cm (6.1in) - width (including handle)
8.7cm (3.4in) - height
375ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
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