Japanese Kyusu - Ash Glazed Banko Mesh Teapot - 220ml

This Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from a purple clay and decorated with an ash green glaze.

Its mesh strainer is perfect for brewing even the most deeply-steamed fukamushi senchas.

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:

15cm (5.9in) - width (including handle)
7.8cm (3.1in) - height
220ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand.