This small Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) is decorated with a tochiri pattern: fine diagonal slashes made with a razor blade around its exterior. Its built-in ceramic debeso filter is perfect for naturally straining tea.

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:

13.5cm (5.3in) - width (including handle)
7.6cm (3in) - height
180ml - capacity

Condition: Good (chip on the spout, please see photos)

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand

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