Kyusu #55, Gyokuryu (180ml) Tokoname-yaki
A medium-sized Tokoname kyusu by Umehara Jiro, whose ceramicist name is Gyokuryu. This teapot features a matte, brownish clay finish. The surface displays reddish "kiln effects"—areas where the color shifts abruptly—with characteristics that vary from piece to piece. Additionally, the lid and body are adorned with cherry blossom motifs. The teapot is as beautiful as a piece of jewelry. It also features an excellent, wide, fine-mesh strainer, making it ideal for brewing even finely cut teas. We ship the kyusu in a decorative cardboard box.
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Basic Information
Ceramicist: Gyokuryu (玉龍)
Teapot capacity: 180 ml
Ceramicist's certificate: Yes
Strainer type: wide flat filter made of clay
Ceramic type: Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼)
Teepolku's Comments
A medium-sized Tokoname kyusu by Umehara Jiro, known by the artist name Gyokuryu. This teapot features a matte, brownish clay finish. The surface displays reddish "kiln effects"—areas where the color shifts abruptly; the specific character of these markings varies from piece to piece. Additionally, the lid and body are adorned with cherry blossom motifs. The teapot is as beautiful as a piece of jewelry. It also features an excellent, wide, fine-mesh clay strainer, making it perfect for brewing even finely shredded tea leaves. We ship the kyusu in a decorative cardboard box.