{"product_id":"textured-vines-kokudei-tokoname-teapot-200ml","title":"Textured Vines Kokudei Tokoname Teapot - 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind 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 pot's body and lid are covered in ornate and baroque-style decorations, including a finely engraved textured background upon which vines and arabesques are intricately carved and painted with brown slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most Tokoname kyusu, this lid is made in the inset style, similar to the styles of Chinese Yixing teaware. In classic Shunen style, the spout has a slight downward bend designed to improve the pour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot's built-in sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kyusu comes in its original kiribako (桐箱 - paulownia wood box) signed and sealed by the artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-off piece, meaning that the item pictured is what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Mano Shunen (間野舜園). Born in 1950, Shunen-san is the second generation to use the Shunen name and has become famous for his incredibly intricate, multi-layered carved kyusu, which take the traditional art of carved teapots to the next level. Unlike the traditional method, in which the potter and the engraver\/carver are two seperate artists, Shunen's unique vision and attention to detail means he crafts the entire piece himself, from making the clay, to throwing the pot, assembling the pieces, and carving the designs. Another unique aspect of his kyusu are the downturned spouts which Shunen designed to improve the pouring experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mano Shunen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548300140588,"sku":"US-K136","price":1188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/15Pcpe8tad27o1INqQQ6SciHJDFO99qlp.jpg?v=1779028948","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/textured-vines-kokudei-tokoname-teapot-200ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}