Vintage Baigetsu Silky Red Clay Kyusu Teapot　(Showa era) BI90　【Vintage Japanese Teapot - Unused】

This teapot was made late Showa era , estimate 1960's~1980'. Made approx. older than 40 years ago. 

This teapot has feels of the time. 
Simple and moist-like red clay with a bold handle.

• Good Clay of the time (texture /glow )
• Delicate texture
• Smooth surface
• Tight fit lid 
• Hand-pierced strainer holes
• Capacity 270ml
  
• Good condition (unused)
• Paper box
  
• Artist: Baigetsu 梅月

During this era, Japan experienced a flourishing tea drinking custom , it's often referred to as the era when tea (green tea) consumption was at its peak.
Numerous teapot artisans competing to craft uniquely distinctive teapots and they utilized high-quality clay and employed their own proprietary techniques to produce these teapots. Moreover, Japan's growing economy led to an increase in art collectors and teapot collectors .

Teapots crafted during this period exhibit characteristics distinct from contemporary ones, featuring high-quality clay and often adorned with intricate carvings or possessing unique shapes. The handles and knobs also display designs unique to the era.

About Baigetsu Ⅱ梅月
Tomimoto Kazuo (Baigetsu II), 
born in 1905 (Meiji 38), 
was the son of Tomimoto Baigetsu I, a ceramic sculptor and renowned teapot artist.