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Home｜Products: Teapots ｜ Yakishime chrysanthemum teapot by Seiho (180ml/6.4oz)
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Yakishime chrysanthemum teapot by Seiho (180ml/6.4oz)

Yakishime chrysanthemum teapot by Seiho (180ml/6.4oz)[91201]

Our Selling Price: 12,000Yen (tax excl.)
Quantity：
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Tiny gem

You will find gentility and modesty in this small body. The compact body matches well with exquisite decorative works. The chrysanthemum incrustations are refinements on the staid yakishime surface. The smart design of the lid gives another charm to the pot. It is an applaudable piece as a jewel on the table. You can enjoy gyokuro or high-grade sencha with this teapot.


  Decorative patterns

*Incrustation with white clay-pressed flower design is superb.
*Penetrated cut out patterns on the handle



  Yakishime, no-glaze baking

Yakishime is a kind of baking method in which is no glaze is applied in high temperature baking. Therefore, you can savor the natural earthy texture of clay. Yakishime wares are hard and have a low water absorption rate. With long-time use, the surface becomes slightly glossy and gains a subtle charm.


  Fine mesh ceramic strainer

These mounted strainers allow tea leaves to expand well by giving them space when brewing, and help to ensure maximum flavor and aroma of green tea. This strainer has a finer mesh then regular type. This is also good for those who want to enjoy fukamushi (deep-steamed) sencha but do not like metal strainers.


  Seiho

Seiho is an experienced artist. However, he still looks for new approaches. He has earned a lot of awards at ceramic exhibitions over the years. He is one of the highest-selling Tokoname teapot artists at department stores in Japan. He used to make to distinctive pattern teapots designed with natural maple leaves. Now, he focuses on decorative patterns on no-glaze teapots, such as pressed-flower designs, incrustations, and penetrated patterns. He also produces tea cups, plates, vases, and some other tea wares.


  Tokoname ware

Tokoname wares are ceramics produced in the Chita, Handa and Tokoname areas in Aichi prefecture. Various kinds of items are produced there, such as vases, ornaments, decorative plant pots, bonsai trays, and an assortment of jars and larger pots. Recognized as one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, the origin of Tokoname ware dates back to the making of bowls, plates and urns at the end of the Heian period (794-1185). It was the largest production center of the six ancient kilns at this time. The most prized tea ceremony pieces and teapots started to be produced at the end of Edo period (1603-1867). Red clay teapots first were produced by emulating chinese wares. Teapots became the representative products of Tokoname in time. They were loved by the elite with the fashion of sencha from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period (1868-1912). Some teapots made by master craftsmen became highly regarded with spectacular techniques. Size of the opening, shape of the spout, and mounted angle of the handle are calculated and optimally-designed for perfect use. Tokoname fine-grained clay teapots with no glaze absorb tea lye and other elements, and also brew tea well thanks to their fine-fits lid and body design. Therefore, you can truly enjoy the true flavor of tea with a Tokoname teapot.

Production regionTokoname　（Aichi Japan)
Serving180ml (6.35oz)
Dimensions135*115*h83mm (5.31*4.53*h3.27in)
Weight135g (4.76oz)
MaterialPotter's clay
NoteThis is a handmade teapot. Therefore, the one you purchase is unique, and the hue and pattern are not the same as shown in the pictures. The number of pieces we can provide in a month is limited.

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