Tokoname Japanese Clay Teapots - Kokudei Katto Teapot

Tokoname has a long history and respected tradition of producing high-quality Japanese ceramic wares. Japan has six ancient areas of pottery - Bizen, Echizen, Seto, Shigaraki, Tanba, and Tokoname. From the beginning of the Edo period until today, Tokoname has played an important role as a leading kiln site, and the town became famous during the 1800's for red clay teapots. Today, the kilns at Tokoname still produce well-balanced, thin-walled, small, side-handled earthenware kyusu teapots that exude fine detail and a contemporary aesthetic. The present day artists of Tokoname are divided into four groups, the Japan Traditional School, the Japan Art Exhibition School, the Craftsman School and the Modern Art School Production of sculptural pottery. This unglazed, honeycomb patterned teapot is a prime example of form and function, balance and grace.

4" tall, 11oz capacity
Normally: $95.00
Special 'The Story of Tea' celebration price:
$75.00

Chinese Yixing (zisha) Unglazed Clay Teacups

We discovered these exquisitely made teacups and knew immediately they would be a perfect companion to our honey-comb patterned teapot. The cups are as smooth and elegant as the teapot and perfectly sized for the tea liquor.

1.25" tall, 1/2oz capacity
Set of 4
$28.00