Hand-painted Kutani-style Sakura Tokoname Teapot - 150ml

This expertly crafted small Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from Tokoname kokudei (黒泥) clay, which has the same properties as the iconic red shudei (朱泥) but is fired in reduction producing a deep black. The kyusu is decorated with delicately painted  sakura (cherry blossoms) against a ground of small blue dots, a style closesly associated with Kutani ware.

This kyusu's small size is perfect for solo sencha sessions or extended gong fu brewing.

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

This piece was made by the highly-respected Gyokko (玉光) Kiln, manned by the master potters of the Umehara family. As these are handmade pieces, there may be slight variations in the shape and colouration.