SOUKOU Red Clay Hand Engraving Teapot 宗光 SK46　【Vintage Japanese Teapot - Unused】

This generously sized red clay teapot features a traditional silhouette adorned with beautiful, expressive calligraphy. The four characters, 且坐喫茶 (qiě zuò chī chá/Shaza Kissa/Saza Kissa), are carved from right to left, following the traditional writing style of earlier times. Their flowing, dynamic strokes evoke the spontaneity and character of brush-written calligraphy.

Rooted in Chinese Zen Buddhism, Shaza Kissa means “Please, take a seat and enjoy a cup of tea.” Beyond this simple invitation lies a deeper philosophy: letting go of distractions and worries, slowing down, and appreciating the present moment.

Much like admiring a hanging calligraphy scroll in a traditional tea room, this teapot invites you to contemplate its Zen inscription while enjoying your tea.

More than a vessel for brewing tea, it is a gentle reminder to pause, find stillness, and appreciate the quiet beauty of everyday moments.

The artist Souko was a Tokoname teapot artisan renowned for his exceptional mastery of the potter’s wheel.
This teapot was made decades ago.　Unused.

Artist : Umehara Souko 宗弘  (Born in 1941) Retired.
Capacity : Approx. : 420 ml 
Box : Pepar Box