Kyusu #57, Gyokuryu (270ml) Tokoname-yaki
A medium-sized Tokoname kyusu by Umehara Jiro, whose ceramicist name is Gyokuryu. This teapot features a dark and glossy clay. There is a slight difference in color between the body and the lid: the lid is black, while the body is a brownish-gray. This color variation adds an interesting touch to the teapot's appearance. It feels pleasantly refined and well-crafted in the hand. The edges of the body's mouth have been embossed, giving the teapot a flower-like appearance. The surface of the teapot and lid also has horizontal grooves as decorations. The piece beautifully showcases Gyokuryu’s signature blend of angularity and roundness. It is equipped with an excellent, wide, fine-mesh strainer, making it ideal for brewing even finely shredded tea leaves. The kyusu is delivered in a decorative cardboard box.
Details
Basic Information
Ceramicist: Gyokuryu (玉龍)
Teapot capacity: 270 ml
Ceramicist's certificate: Yes
Strainer type: Wide, flat clay filter
Ceramic type: Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼)
Teepolku's Comments
A medium-sized Tokoname kyusu by Jiro Umehara, known by the artist name Gyokuryu. This teapot features dark, glossy clay. There is a slight difference in color between the body and the lid: the lid is black, while the body is a brownish-grey. This color variation adds an interesting touch to the teapot's appearance. It feels beautifully finished in the hand. The edges of the body's mouth have been embossed, giving the teapot a flower-like appearance. The surface of the teapot and lid also has horizontal grooves as decorations. This piece showcases Gyokuryu’s skillful blend of angular and rounded forms. It is equipped with an excellent, wide, fine-mesh clay strainer, making it ideal for brewing even finely shredded tea leaves. The kyusu is delivered in a decorative cardboard box.