- Roundish design, clay teapot with two matching cups
- A medium size teapot ideal for 2 cups
- Made in famous Tokoname, Aichi prefecture
- Artisan name: Kenji Kiln
This handcrafted Gyoko tea set is made with natural clay and designed to enhance your tea drinking experience. Crafted with unparalleled care and attention by artisan Kenji Kiln, it is the perfect way to add a touch of elegance to your teatime.The marble color comes from mixing different clays with white clay. Mizutama refers to a design pattern of small, round, and irregular-shaped dots that resemble water droplets.
Features:
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Includes 1 teapot & 2 yunomi tea ups / Gift box included
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Dimensions of the teapot: Ø3.9 x H3.9" (Ø10.5 x H10.5 cm)
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Total volume of the teapot: 13.2 oz (400 ml)
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Type of filter : sasame
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Dimensions of the tea cups: Ø3.1 x H2.8" (Ø8.3 x H8 cm)
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Total volume of the tea cups: 4.4 oz (130 ml)
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Curb weight: 700g
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Material: clay
- MADE IN JAPAN in Tokoname
Precautions for use:
- Please be aware that the actual color, pattern, shape and size may slightly differ from the pictures shown on this website. It is hand-made by an artist and made from and with natural materials. The products' color is affected by not only the glaze's color but also the clay's color itself. We won’t accept a return for a slight color difference.
- Dishwasher safe: NO
- Microwavable: NO
- Oven safe: NO
- Do not place near an open flame
CRAFT ' S BACKGROUND TOKONAME YAKI
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Aichi Ancient Kiln: One of Japan’s "Six Ancient Kilns," with a pottery history stretching back over 900 years.
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Red Clay Mastery: Renowned for Shudei (vermilion clay), rich in iron oxide which chemically reacts to mellow the astringency of tea.
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Teapot Specialist: Famous for world-class Kyusu (teapots) featuring precision-fitted lids and hand-carved ceramic filters.
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Functional Scale: Beyond delicate tea ware, it is historically known for large-scale production of ceramic pipes and massive jars.