KOSHIN Black Red Marble Seaweed Teapot & Cups Set (Pine Tree Texture）KS8

KOSHIN  Black Red Marble Seaweed Teapot & Cups Set (Pine Tree Texture）KS8

Koshin, with his exceptional skill and creativity, crafted uniquely artistic teapots with stunning marble patterns. Their texture resembles iron and Pine Tree, while the subtle red seaweed motifs add a quiet yet distinct character. These teapots exude a dignified elegance and a profound sense of weight and presence.　

Teapots like Koshin’s are rarely seen, even in Japan, showcasing his unparalleled originality.

Though Koshin passed away in 2024, he left a remarkable contribution to the history of Japanese tea culture through his artistry and craftsmanship.

Black red Marble Teapot Story at our website https://shihateacomfort.com/koshin-marble

The marble pattern comes from SEAWEED. Seaweed is from sea of Chita Peninsula Area, where Tokoname city is located. 

<This teapot was fired 3 times>
1 Make red clay teapot
2 Bind seaweed and fire to make marble pattern.
3 Fired in reduction (Smoked) and change to black red marble.

Red and Black is so harmonious. Total impression is glorious, traditional, dignity.

<Effect of Red Clay Smoked>
Body looks dark brown under less light. It looks reddish brown under much light. It show you different impression depends on the light it receives.

Red clay smoked to black is deep, feeling of layers.

<3 different texture in a teapot>
1 Lid and handle is well polished and it looks like real marble. So shiny and smooth.
2 Body texture feels like fine sand . In Japan this texture is called "Pine Tree Peel". The artist made it feel like iron teapot.
3 Foot part is smooth texture.

Holding this teapot, you will feel like iron teapot is your hand. The weight is also gives you such a sense.

There are so much to enjoy in this teapot. Good water flow.

Artist : KOUSHIN （Kato Tadaomi) Born in (1944-2024)
Teapot Capacity : Approx. 200ml 
Teapot Box : Wood Box
Cup Capacity : 60-65ml
Cup width:　6.7-6.8cm
Cup Box: Paper Box

Artist Koshin Page