Tokoname Japanese Clay Teapots - Naturalistic, Rustic Texture

 
 

Artist: Jin ( TANIKAWA Hitoshi )
Strainer-style: Clay ball-strainer
Packaging: Paulownia wood box, artist signed and tied with signature ribbon

This small teapot is warm and rustic in appearance, and has been given a striking,natural shape by the artist. Despite its diminutive size, and seeming simplicity of design, the contoured shape of the teapot combined with the upwards tilt of the spout imparts a confident posturing. The spout and the handle have the appearance of being stitched-on to the body of the pot, a clever way to make us realize that these pieces have been ‘fused’ one to the other. The natural ash glaze complements the slight roughness of the clay, and the overall esthetic of the teapot conveys the drama that occurs between the clay, the kiln and the talent of the potter.  This is truly a treasure for an avid teapot collector or tea enthusiast.