Japanese Kyusu - Hammered Banko Teapot - 190ml

This Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from unglazed purple clay and hammered 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:

11.2cm (4.4in) - width (including handle)
6.3cm (2.5in) - height
190ml - capacity

Condition: Like new

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand.