Ceramic tea display tool by Itoh Seiji, Jinshu Kiln
Itoh Seiji's artwork.
Glazed ceramic tea tool to display tea leaves before brewing. It is made of white clay and decorated with a traditional Japanese wave pattern engraved on the inside and a textile print on the outside.
The artist, the Tokoname-based Itoh Seiji is celebrated for his refined and elegant teapots and tea accessories, suitable for both Japanese, Chinese, and Taiwanese tea sessions.
The "chasoku" is used both in Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies to present and admire the tea leaves before the tea is prepared. In the Chinese tea ceremony, it is placed on or beside the tea tray after use, in the Japanese tea ceremony it is rested on the tea container.
Place of Origin: Tokoname, Japan
The chasoku comes in a paper gift box.
Our chasoku in stock vary in their width, please contact us if you are concerned about the size.
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Handling precautions
Initiation:
Before first use, rinse it with hot water, then let it dry completely!
Usage:
Avoid placing it on hot surfaces, like stove, and never use in microwave or oven.
Cleaning:
It is better to avoid dishwashing liquid, but you can use gentle, organic soap to clean it if necessary. Never use bleach, and avoid using dishwasher or dryer!
Storage:
After washing, always let it dry completely.
goes wonderfully with the rinkazara tray, and is of the same ceramic and texture. Perfect for displaying gyokuro to the guests just before preparing and serving the tea.
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