Purple Striped Banko-yaki Teapot - 250ml

This exquisite Banko-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made in the nasu-gata ( 茄子型 - eggplant shape) from the iconic Banko shidei (紫泥) clay. A high-iron clay that is fired in reduction, shidei known for its muted purple colour and ability to subtly reduce the astringency of tea. The body of this kyusu is decorated with an elegant vertical stripe pattern.

The teapot's built-in ceramic debeso filter is perfect for naturally straining tea. The kyusu ships in its original kiribako (桐箱 - wooden paulownia box), signed and sealed by the artist.

Made by Shimizu Suigetsu (清水醉月)