Tokoname Japanese Clay Teapots - Black Nerikomi

 
 

Artist: Yasutomo
Strainer-style: Clay sasame
Packaging: Cardboard box

Yasutomo builds his teapots with layers of various colored clay. He then skillful makes angle-cuts into the body of the teapot to removes small slices of clay. This reveals a wondrous marbleized pattern. This is a classic Tokoname technique that produces a very dramatic effect.