Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, three-quarter view of the ribbed green kyusu with side handle
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, side view showing the handle
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, three-quarter front view
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, side view showing the spout
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, front view of the ribbed green body
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, top-down view of the lid and green knob
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, open view showing the pale interior and spout
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, angled view showing the faceted body and handle
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, three-quarter view of the green Oribe glaze
Green faceted Oribe Tokoname teapot, underside view showing the pale foot and stamp

Green Faceted Oribe Tokoname Teapot - 270ml

Maekawa Junzō
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$158.00
Description

This uniquely crafted Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) has a faceted shape is made from a light grey clay that is glazed externally in a copper-green Oribe glaze, recalling classic Ao-Oribe chawan. The interior of the kyusu remains unglazed.

The teapot's built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging.

Specifications

Made in Japan. Ships from the United States.

Width: 13 cm (5.1 in) (including handle)
Height: 9 cm (3.5 in)
Capacity: 270 ml

Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Tokoname since the 12th century.

Today, Tokoname ware is known for its iconic brick-red clay called shudei. Famously used in teaware and bonsai pots, this clay’s vibrant colour comes from its rich iron content. Tea steeped in unglazed Tokoname teapots is said to have a mellower taste.

Illustrated map of Japan highlighting Tokoname, Aichi — the production region of Tokoname-yaki pottery

Oribe ware (織部焼) is a type of Japanese pottery known for its free flowing glazes and asymmetrical, hand-formed shapes. Dating in the late 16th century, Oribe ware takes its name from legendary tea master Furuta Oribe (古田 織部) who is believed to have played a large part in its development. Oribe wares are decorated with abstract designs and splashes of free-flowing vibrant green or deep black glaze. With these distorted shapes and novel decorations, Oribe-yaki exudes a charm that matches Furuta Oribe’s philosophy of hyouge (へうげ) or playfulness. One of the most popular styles of Oribe ware is Ao-Oribe or Green Oribe, which is decorated with geometric patterns painted with an iron glaze and then partially covered in a vibrant green copper-sulfate glaze which contrasts against the light background.

Ao-oribe

Maekawa Junzō (前川淳蔵) was born in 1976 and is one of Tokoname's younger kyusu craftsmen. With a background in engineering, Maekawa-san is known for producing functional wares and experimenting with clays and glazes. He is the fourth generation owner of Kenzan Kiln (賢山窯).

Maekawa-san at his workshop

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