JINSHU Flat Gradation Tokoname Kyusu Teapot JN29 甚秋
Natural Gradation Color.
Handmade by Ito Seiji (Master Jinshu)
Unglazed. Please enjoy the effect of the clay to tea.
This teapot was fired 2 time in a kiln to make gradation color.
The color is made by controlling air and temperature in the firing in a kiln.
Filter of Jinshu teapot is very special, 3D and large. It makes it possible to pour out tea liquid smoothly without leaves are being clogged in the filter. If filter is flat and only covers a hole of the body, tea leaves can block the filter.
<Production Story> After long years of trails and studies , Ito Seiji succeeded produce beautiful and practical design Flat Teapot. Some years ago- in development Pulling low body on potter's wheel wasn' t easy, how to mount mesh flier beautifully and with good function - it was also trial and error. He wasn't satisfied with most of what he created. Flat teapots were born upon his continuous effort toward his ideal.
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Artist: JINSHU, Ito Seiji
Capacity : Approx. 90-95ml
Box : Wood Box with artist's signature on it
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