This large, stunning Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) features is made from purple clay and engraved with a scaled pattern. Its 360 mesh strainer wraps around the inside of the pot and 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:

17.9cm (7in) - width (including handle)
8.5cm (3.3in) - height
295ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand.