Kyūsu: Traditional Japanese teapot from Tokoname.
Masters Series
Shoryu Tenmoku Teapot - a premium Japanese kyusu teapot, handcrafted by Master Shoryu (Shoji Umehara) in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture. Renowned as the only artisan in Japan to have mastered the application of the intricate Tenmoku pattern to teapots, his creations are characterized by a dark oil-spotted glaze, enhanced by gold lids and delicate floral motifs. Master Shoryu is also one of the 36 traditional Tokoname potters registered and recognized by the Japanese government, like a national treasure.
Material: Tokoname clay, covered with gold leaf.
Filter: sasame
Capacity: 260ml
*Care and cleaning: Rinse with cool water only.
Handmade in Japan.
