Tokoname Japanese Clay Teapots - Black Fukuro-Cut

 
 

Artist: Yoshi ( MURATA Yoshiki )
Strainer-style: Clay ball-strainer
Packaging: Paulownia wood box, artist signed and tied with signature ribbons

This stunning teapot has a rhythmic, hand-hammered effect over the body of the teapot. With each strike of his tool, Yoshiki sets the stage for the two-step firing process that will reveal little slashes of the traditional red-orange Tokoname clay color in the exposed surfaces. The lid, spout, and handle feature a ‘knocking on the surface of the clay’technique known as tataki, which is one of Yashiki’s trademark effects. The body of this teapot is suggestive of the shape of a chawan ( matcha drinking bowl ) to me –an association that makes this teapot all the more special.This is truly elegant teapot made by a master craftsman