This unique Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) has a yohen (窯変) finish, with patches of black and green natural ash glaze deposits covering the clay body. This teapot comes with a ceramic debeso (half-spherical) filter which adds no metallic tastes to the tea.

Made by Fujii Ikkyuu (藤井一休), stamped 一休.

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:

13.1cm (5.2in) - width (including handle)
8.8cm (3.5in) - height
200ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

This vintage item ships from the United States

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