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Kyusu Tokoname
Fujigata

Murakoshi Fugetsu

SKU
4837
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata
Handcrafted by award-winning third generation Tokoname-yaki potter, Fugetsu, this black side-handle teapot has fine Sujihiki grooves to highlight the natural beauty of the clay and hand-turning process. Perfect for brewing premium Japanese green teas.
Item Kyusu teapot
Colour Black
Origin Tokoname, Aichi, Japan
Artist Murakoshi Fugetsu
Volume 220ml
Dimensions Ø9.3 x W13.4 x H8.2cm
Material Ceramic
Strainer Ceramic ball ("debeso")
Artist's mark Seal beneath handle
Packaging Cardboard box

 
Each piece is handmade and unique, therefore colour, volume and dimensions may vary slightly 

€239.90

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Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata

Fugetsu 風月

Born in Tokoname in 1950, award-winning ceramic artist Murakoshi Fugetsu (村越風月) is a third generation Tokoname-yaki potter, famed for his exquisite Kyusu with a natural, organic touch. A student of the Living National Treasure Jōzan Yamada III, and teacher to Gafu Itō, Fugetsu has been a member of the Japan Kōgei Association (日本工芸会) since 1997.

Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata

Kyūsu 急須

The traditional Japanese teapot, Kyusu are typically made of ceramics with a side handle placed at a 90° angle to the spout for ease of pouring – however the handle can also be found over the top or in the back. Kyusu are perfect for preparing green teas and tend to be on the small side to prevent overbrewing. Depending on the size, shape and type of clay a Kyusu is made from will determine what type of tea is best prepared in it. There are many different regional styles as well as Kyusu made by certified Traditional Craftsmen, which are prized amongst collectors.

Kyusu Tokoname Fugetsu Fujigata

Tokoname-Yaki 常滑焼

Pottery has been produced in the city of Tokoname, Aichi prefecture, as far back as the 12th century, and since 1976 has been protected as a Traditional Craft of Japan. Tokoname was the site of the largest and oldest of the legendary Rokkoyō (六古窯): the “Six Ancient Kilns” of Japan, and is celebrated for its iron-rich Shudei clay that turns a bright red after firing. When fired a second time in a reduction oven, the red Shudei turns black – another characteristic colour of Tokoname-yaki. High-fired at temperatures of around 1100°C and left unglazed (Yakishime, 焼き締め), this allows tannins in the tea to interact with the iron in the clay body, which is said to reduce astringency and highlight the sweetness of green teas. Another key feature of these Kyusu are the perfectly fitting lids, which are ground into the clay body after firing in a technique known as Suriawase.

Production

Rokuro 轆轤

Shaped by hand on a potter's wheel, making each piece unique.

Sujihiki 筋引

Fine lines on the surface of the clay, naturally created by the potter's fingers while turning on the wheel.

Yakishime 焼き締め

Baked unglazed so that the tannins in green tea are able to interact with the iron in the clay body, which helps to soften any bitterness and highlight the sweetness of the tea.

Kyo Kangen Shosei 強還元焼成

Reduction fired: there is not enough oxygen in the kiln for complete combustion, causing red iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) in the clay to turn black (FeO).

Suriawase すり合わせ

After firing, the lid is ground into the body so that it fits perfectly.

Awards

  • Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
  • Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
  • Japan Sencha Craft Arts Exhibition
  • Choza Award Ceramic Art Exhibition
  • Pottery Promotional Exhibition Jozan Prize
  • Ceramic Art Biennale '89
  • Shigaraki Ceramic Art Exhibition
  • Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition
  • Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition

Care

Wash with warm water only. Do not use washing-up liquid or put in the dishwasher. After washing, allow to naturally dry in the air with the lid off. If tea leaves get trapped in the filter, brush away with a soft brush, such as a toothbrush.

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