This Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) comes with a fine mesh strainer and is decorated with brown-green hakeme (brush stroke) patterns.

Banko-yaki (萬古焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Yokkaichi in Mie prefecture, Japan and dates back to the 18th century. Its characteristic purple hue comes from the mixture of red oxidised iron and blue high temperature-baked iron in the clay.

Dimensions:

17.3cm (6.8in) - width (including handle)
9.1cm (3.6in) - height
380ml - capacity

Condition: Very good (chip on the handle)

Ships from Thailand

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