Taisen Yakishime Yōhen Kyusu

Yamamoto Taisen's artwork.

The teapot has yōhen finish. Yōhen in Japanese means "changed by the flame". When the teapot is fired, the heat fluctuates in the kiln, which results in color changes on the surface. This makes every piece unique with the impression of randomness, which has both aesthetic and philosophical appeal to the Japanese.

Banko-yaki (Banko ware) has a roughly 300 years old history. The first Banko pots date back to the Genbun era (1736-1740, Edo period), when a merchant called Nunami Rozan got captivated by the Way of Tea, built a kiln in the town of Asahi, Mie prefecture, and started making his own pottery. What once started as a hobby of a merchant turned to be a world-renowned earthenware, recognized as "Traditional Craft" by the Ministry of Economy in Japan. Today, there are more than 100 Banko-yaki kilns centering around the cities of Yokkaichi and Komono in Mie Prefecture.

The teapot is made of red Banko clay, which reacts with the tannic acid in the tea, smoothing away the potential bitterness.

This ushirode kyusu is made with great precision, ensuring a beautiful flow without dribbling. It is glazed on the inside, which makes it perfect for all classes of tea.

Place of Origin: Mie pref., Japan

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