Japanese Kyusu - 童山 Ash Green Glazed Banko-yaki Teapot - 230ml

This Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) features a green ash glaze and comes with a fine mesh filter. Made by 童山.

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:

18cm (7.1in) - width (including handle)
8cm (3.1in) - height
230ml - capacity

Condition: Very good (minor chip along the rim)

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