Japanese Kyusu - 村田益規 Murata Yoshiki - Black Red Textured Tataki Tokoname Teapot - 210ml

This exquisitely crafted Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) has a unique shape and is made from the iconic Tokoname shudei (朱泥) clay, known for its brilliant red colour and ability to subtly reduce the astringency of tea. This pot has a striking yōhen (窯変) gradient from a rich red to a deep black, created by a second reduction firing in which the pot is half covered in rice husks. The surface features Yoshiki's signature hammered finish, called tataki. The teapot's built-in ceramic filter is perfect for naturally straining tea.The kyusu comes in its original kiribako (桐箱 - paulownia wood box) signed and sealed by the artist.This kyusu was made by Murata Yoshiki (村田益規). Born in 1950, Yoshiki reigns as one of Tokoname's most technically and artistically skilled kyusu craftsman and is known for his inventive and bold shapes, striking yōhen, and unique surface finishes.Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of