Cherry Blossom Yakishime Tokoname Teapot - 270ml

This elegant Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made in the yakishime (焼締/焼〆) style and decorated is decorated with branches and stamped sakura (桜 - cherry blossoms) inlaid with warm beige slip in the mishima (三島) technique. Its round shape makes it a perfect all-purpose teapot.

Its built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging. Unlike most Tokoname kyusu, this lid is made in the inset style, similar to the styles of Chinese Yixing teaware

Made by award-winning Tokoname craftsman Tsuzuki Seihō (都築青峰). Born in 1944, Seihō-san excels in kyusu crafting and also makes Chinese style teapots and gaiwans from Tokoname clay.