{"title":"Kyûsu","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"yoshiki-kyusu-280-ml","title":"Yoshiki Kyûsu 280 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a capacity of 280 ml, this teapot is perfect for preparing high-quality shade-grown teas such as Kabusecha or Sencha. The two-tone coloring is created by a fluctuating kiln atmosphere, also known as \u003cem\u003eyôhen\u003c\/em\u003e. The red area appears differently with each firing, so variations may occur. The elaborately crafted surface is uneven and, in addition to its visual appeal, has an intriguing tactile dimension. The artist is Murata Yoshiki, who was born in Tokoname in 1950 and has been producing mainly tea ceramics in his own kiln since 1973. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and has used the artist name Yoshiki since 1979. This high-quality teapot comes in a signed wooden box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the “Six Ancient Kilns.” Ceramics have been fired in today’s Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan’s largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname attempted to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. Red \u003ci\u003eshudei\u003c\/i\u003e ceramics require the finest fraction of a highly iron-rich clay found beneath rice paddies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen it was discovered that tea tasted better when prepared with Tokoname utensils, demand grew. From 1860 onward, Tokoname potters attempted to copy the polished surface of Yixing ceramics. In 1877, they succeeded with the help of the Chinese scholar Jin Shi Heng and other specialists. The surface of the teapot must be carefully polished with a metal spatula to compact the clay. Today, Tokoname is known for its colorful variety of side-handle teapots (\u003ci\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/i\u003e). In addition to modern shapes, designs, and colors, traditional red teapots are also produced, which, like their Chinese predecessors, may be decorated with poems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murata Yoshiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51118903558473,"sku":"Yoshiki-4-526","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP241769.jpg?v=1731186305"},{"product_id":"fugetsu-kyusu","title":"Fûgetsu Kyûsu 240 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe potter behind this simple red kyûsu is Murakoshi Fûgetsu (村越風月), who was born in Tokoname in 1950. Fûgetsu studied under Yamada Jôzan (山田常山), who was awarded the title of \"Living National Treasure\" (人間国宝), an honor bestowed upon only a few artists. The charm of this pot lies primarily in the linear throwing marks created on the potter's wheel. This gives it a \"soft\" appearance and feel. This kyûsu can be used to brew all types of green tea, but it is less suitable for Fukamushi Sencha, as the ball strainer can become clogged by the high proportion of broken leaves in this variety. During oxidation firing, the clay changes color and takes on a beautiful reddish hue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the \"Six Ancient Kilns.\" Ceramics have been fired in today's Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan's largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname attempted to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. Red shudei ceramics require the finest fraction of a highly iron-rich clay found beneath rice paddies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it was discovered that tea tasted better when brewed in Tokoname utensils, demand grew. From 1860 onward, Tokoname potters attempted to replicate the polished surface of Yixing ceramics. In 1877, they succeeded with the help of the Chinese scholar Jin Shi Heng and other specialists. The surface of the pot must be carefully polished with a metal spatula to compact the clay. Today, Tokoname is known for the colorful variety of side-handle pots (\u003cem\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/em\u003e).  In addition to modern shapes, designs, and colors, traditional red pots are also produced, which, like their Chinese predecessors, can be decorated with poems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/em\u003e is something completely special in many respects. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murakoshi Fûgetsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51124566131017,"sku":"Fugetsu-28","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP160449.jpg?v=1785693349"},{"product_id":"shunen-kyusu-270-ml","title":"Shun'en Kyûsu 270 ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/em\u003e is something completely special in many respects. In Japan, there are generally only a few potters who additionally decorate their works sculpturally, as this step not only requires the necessary talent but is also very time-consuming. Perhaps the best-known potter of this style is Shun'en II, who followed in his father's footsteps at the age of 24. He adopted his father's style and created something new from it. Today, Shun'en, who was born in 1950, is known for his lovingly crafted teapots made of Tokoname clay, featuring typically Japanese motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eFor this teapot, Shun'en uses a centuries-old motif: the \"three friends of winter\" (Shô Chiku Bai), which has frequently been used as a motif in prose and painting. The evergreen pine, the equally green bamboo, and the plum blossom, which blooms in winter, inspire people during the cold season with their beauty while most other plants are dormant. They are so deeply rooted in Asian culture that in Japan, the \"three friends\" are placed as an arrangement in front of the door for the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eAll the motifs are crafted with the utmost care and form a seamless whole between the teapot body and the lid. A masterpiece of breathtaking beauty! This teapot comes in a signed wooden box (\u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the \"Six Ancient Kilns\". Ceramics have been fired in today's Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan's largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname tried to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. For red \u003ci\u003eshudei\u003c\/i\u003e ceramics, the finest fraction of a very iron-rich clay found under rice fields is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen it was discovered that tea tasted better from Tokoname utensils, demand grew. From 1860, Tokoname potters tried to copy the polished surface of Yixing ceramics. In 1877, they succeeded with the help of the Chinese scholar Jin Shi Heng and other specialists. The surface of the teapot must be carefully polished with a metal spatula so that the clay compacts. Today, Tokoname is known for the colorful variety of side-handle teapots (\u003ci\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/i\u003e).  In addition to modern shapes, designs, and colors, traditional red teapots are also produced, which, like their counterparts from China, can be decorated with poems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/em\u003e is something completely special in many respects. In Japan, there are generally only a few potters who additionally decorate their works sculpturally, as this step not only requires the necessary talent but is also very time-consuming. Perhaps the best-known potter of this style is Shun'en II, who followed in his father's footsteps at the age of 24. He adopted his father's style and created something new from it. 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Throughout his life, he has received the Grand Prix at the Brussels World Expo, the highest honorary award at the International Ceramics Exhibition in Vallauris, as well as other accolades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, he created a ceramic wall for the Fujita-Gakuen Nagoya Health and Welfare University Hospital. He was also recognized as a bearer of the intangible cultural heritage of the city of Tokoname for the “technique of handmade teapot production on the potter’s wheel” and has participated in numerous exhibitions at home and abroad, including in France and Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Keramik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51554381889865,"sku":"Teeset Mizuno Seisen","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP252888.jpg?v=1737224632"},{"product_id":"maekawa-junzo-kyusu","title":"Maekawa Junzô Kyûsu 100ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoneware, 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis kyûsu is strikingly distinctive due to its unusual shape. Its flat form is similar in function to that of a shiboridashi and is therefore used for shaded teas such as kabusecha and gykuro. This pot was crafted by Maekawa Junzô, who was born in Tokoname in 1976. After completing a technical degree in 2000, he devoted himself to ceramics and graduated from a university in Kyoto with a degree in craft in 2004. Junzô has participated in numerous exhibitions and continues to run his father's business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Keramik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51554642690377,"sku":"8-130","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP162644.jpg?v=1737046847"},{"product_id":"fugetsu-honshudei-kyusu-230-ml","title":"Fûgetsu Honshudei Kyûsu 230 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoneware, 230 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potter behind this simple kyûsu is Murakoshi Fûgetsu (村越風月), who was born in Tokoname in 1950. Fûgetsu studied under Yamada Jôzan (山田常山), who was awarded the title of \"Living National Treasure\" (人間国宝), an honor bestowed upon only a few artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike mass-produced teapots, this one was fired from iron-rich natural clay that Fûgetsu prepared himself. This is a rarity in itself, as Tokoname's natural clay deposits are almost entirely depleted. In Tokoname, this natural clay is called \u003cem\u003ehonshudei \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e本朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e). Because of the natural clay, the red hue of the body is somewhat paler in direct comparison. The charm of this teapot lies primarily in the linear throwing marks created on the potter's wheel. This gives it a \"soft\" appearance and feel. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is also a hallmark of Fûgetsu. Furthermore, this teapot was shaped like a very bulbous bottle gourd. It is also somewhat larger than his other \u003cem\u003ehonshudei\u003c\/em\u003e teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kyûsu can be used to brew all types of green tea, but it is less suitable for Fukamushi-Sencha, as the ball strainer can become clogged by the high proportion of broken leaves in this variety. During oxidation firing, the clay changes color and takes on a beautiful reddish hue. This teapot comes in a signed wooden box (\u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the \"Six Ancient Kilns\". Ceramics have been fired in today's Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan's largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname attempted to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. 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The charm of this pot lies primarily in the linear throwing lines created on the potter's wheel. This gives it a \"soft\" appearance and feel. This kyûsu can be used to brew all types of green tea, but it is less suitable for Fukamushi Sencha, as the ball strainer can become clogged by the high proportion of broken leaves in this variety. During reduction firing, the clay changes color and takes on a beautiful dark hue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the \"Six Ancient Kilns\". Ceramics have been fired in today's Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan's largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname attempted to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. 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After use, the pot should only be cleaned with warm water and without detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Keramik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52370470011209,"sku":"Takao Kyûsu","price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP220237.jpg?v=1748184548"},{"product_id":"yoshiki-kyusu-220-ml","title":"Yoshiki Kyûsu 220 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a capacity of 220 ml, this teapot is perfect for preparing high-quality shade-grown teas such as Kabusecha or Sencha. The two-tone coloring is created by a fluctuating kiln atmosphere, also known as \u003cem\u003eyôhen\u003c\/em\u003e. The red area appears differently with each firing, so variations may occur. The elaborately crafted surface is uneven and, in addition to its visual appeal, has an intriguing tactile dimension. 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In his work, Hotta combines technical precision with a clean design language that deliberately highlights the material and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eForm and Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eThe teapot features a harmoniously rounded, almost spherical silhouette. Its finely faceted, hand-worked surface is particularly distinctive: countless small, slightly irregular marks texture the body, creating a lively interplay of light and shadow. This treatment gives the piece not only visual depth but also a pleasant tactile quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eMaterial and Technique\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eCrafted from light, unglazed clay, the teapot appears both minimalist and powerful. The matte surface emphasizes the natural qualities of the material and reflects the Japanese aesthetic of restraint. As is typical of high-quality Tokoname pottery, each piece is carefully handcrafted—from throwing on the wheel and hand-texturing to the precise attachment of the spout and lid. Small irregularities are a natural result of this artisanal process and highlight the uniqueness of each individual teapot. With a 400 ml capacity, it is ideal for Sencha and Kabusecha, especially when preparing larger or multiple servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2135\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA work by Takumi Hotta that respects Tokoname’s long tradition while maintaining a contemporary, distinctive style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53873600201033,"sku":"Kenji Kyûsu","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP150573.jpg?v=1771265581"},{"product_id":"hokuryu-kyusu-300ml","title":"Hokuryû Kyûsu 300ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eStoneware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eThis kyusu from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eHokuryû\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTokoname\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e embodies the precision for which \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTokoname teapots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are renowned. Crafted from iron-rich clay, it displays a warm, rich brick-red color with a silky matte finish. No superfluous ornamentation, no distracting effects. Only form, function, and clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eThe classic, slightly rounded silhouette rests comfortably in the hand. The side handle is ergonomically designed, allowing for controlled, drip-free pouring. The spout is precisely positioned and harmoniously proportioned, so that the brewed tea flows evenly and clearly. The lid rests securely on an intentionally interrupted pot rim, which is also a signature style of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eInside is a finely crafted ceramic filter. This type of integrated clay strainer preserves the aroma without alteration and is ideal for high-quality Japanese green teas such as sencha or fukamushi. No metal, no off-flavors. A distinctive feature is the black-glazed handle of the lid, which provides a beautiful accent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThe Hokuryû workshop has been producing kyûsu as a family craft for generations. Currently, Umehara Tatsuo carries on the family name in the third generation. His father, Umehara Shôji, is also known by his artist name “Shôryû” and is considered a major master of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTokoname ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e1. Umehara Shôji (Artist Name: Shôryû \/ 1st and 2nd Generation Hokuryû)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eBorn in 1945. He was a defining figure who continued the tradition of the Hokuryû workshop while also establishing his own techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e1945:\u003c\/strong\u003e Born in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTokoname\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eTraining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apprenticeship in the craft of kyûsu making under his father, the first Hokuryû.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eTraditional Artisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognized as a “Traditional Artisan of Tokoname Ceramics,” certified by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eTechnical Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognized for his so-called “Shûryû Tenmoku” kyûsu – as well as for his work in the mogake technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Numerous awards over many years, including from exhibitions of the Japan Traditional Craftsmen Association as well as the Ceramic Promotion Memorial Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e2. Umehara Tatsuo (3rd Generation Hokuryû)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eBorn in 1974. He continues his father’s techniques and combines them with a contemporary design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e1974:\u003c\/strong\u003e Born as the eldest son of Umehara Shôji in Tokoname.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e1998:\u003c\/strong\u003e After training under his father, he took over the Hokuryû name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eToday:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has been producing kyûsu for over 25 years. He personally oversees every step of the process – from selecting the clay and throwing it on the potter’s wheel to creating the specially developed “Ceramesh” fine ceramic filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to classic shudei, he also fires in reduction and uses the mogake technique. His designs are simple, clear, and consistently focused on optimal handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53903966470473,"sku":"Hokuryû 302","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP150595.jpg?v=1771600248"},{"product_id":"yoshiki-kyusu-210-ml","title":"Yoshiki Kyûsu 210 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a capacity of 210 ml, this teapot is perfect for preparing high-quality shade-grown teas such as Kabusecha or Sencha. The two-tone coloring is created by a fluctuating kiln atmosphere, also known as \u003cem\u003eyôhen\u003c\/em\u003e. The red area appears differently with each firing, so variations may occur. The elaborately crafted surface is uneven and, in addition to its visual appeal, has an intriguing tactile dimension. The artist is Murata Yoshiki, who was born in Tokoname in 1950 and has been producing mainly tea ceramics in his own kiln since 1973. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and has used the artist name Yoshiki since 1979. This high-quality teapot comes in a signed wooden box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the “Six Ancient Kilns.” Ceramics have been fired in today’s Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan’s largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname attempted to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. Red \u003ci\u003eshudei\u003c\/i\u003e ceramics require the finest fraction of a highly iron-rich clay found beneath rice paddies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen it was discovered that tea tasted better when brewed in Tokoname utensils, demand grew. From 1860 on, Tokoname potters attempted to copy the polished surface of Yixing ceramics. In 1877, they succeeded with the help of the Chinese scholar Jin Shi Heng and other specialists. The surface of the teapot must be carefully polished with a metal spatula to compact the clay. Today, Tokoname is known for its colorful variety of side-handle teapots (\u003ci\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/i\u003e). In addition to modern shapes, designs, and colors, traditional red teapots are also produced, which, like their Chinese predecessors, may be decorated with poems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murata Yoshiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53904728850761,"sku":"Yoshiki-29","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP150606_db15a81e-eca7-48e8-9ed9-8b79f8b78286.jpg?v=1771622941"},{"product_id":"fugetsu-honshudei-kyusu-140-ml","title":"Fûgetsu Honshudei Kyûsu 140 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoneware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potter behind this simple kyûsu is Murakoshi Fûgetsu (村越風月), who was born in Tokoname in 1950. Fûgetsu studied under Yamada Jôzan (山田常山), who was awarded the title of \"Living National Treasure\" (人間国宝), an honor bestowed upon only a few artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike mass-produced teapots, this one was fired from iron-rich natural clay that Fûgetsu prepared himself. This is a rarity in itself, as Tokoname's natural clay deposits are almost entirely depleted. In Tokoname, this natural clay is called \u003cem\u003ehonshudei\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e本朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e). Because of the natural clay, the red color of the body appears somewhat paler in direct comparison. The charm of this teapot lies primarily in the linear throwing marks created on the potter's wheel. This gives it a \"soft\" appearance and feel. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is also a hallmark of Fûgetsu's work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kyûsu can be used to brew all types of green tea, but it is less suitable for Fukamushi Sencha, as the spherical strainer can become clogged by the high proportion of broken leaves in this variety. During oxidation firing, the clay changes color and takes on a beautiful reddish hue. This teapot comes in a signed wooden box (\u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the \"Six Ancient Kilns.\" Ceramics have been fired in today's Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan's largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname attempted to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. 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Today, Tokoname is known for its colorful variety of side-handle teapots (\u003cem\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/em\u003e).  In addition to modern shapes, designs, and colors, traditional red teapots are also produced, which, like their Chinese predecessors, can be decorated with poems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murakoshi Fûgetsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53906688278857,"sku":"Honshudei Fûgetsu 26-1","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP150644.jpg?v=1771693389"},{"product_id":"fugetsu-honshudei-kyusu-160-ml","title":"Fûgetsu Honshudei Kyûsu 160 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoneware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potter behind this simple kyûsu is Murakoshi Fûgetsu (村越風月), who was born in Tokoname in 1950. 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The ash-glaze finish varies uniquely depending on the object and its placement, making each piece one of a kind. This jug is a unique piece and corresponds to the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hôgetsugama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54303512822089,"sku":"Echizen-Kyûsu-26-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP120815.jpg?v=1777741057"},{"product_id":"echizen-kyusu-240-ml","title":"Echizen Kyûsu 240 ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" id=\"cc-shop-product-desc-text-11554468273\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJug, stoneware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis jug is a classic side-handle jug known in Japan as a \u003cem\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/em\u003e. With a capacity of 240 ml, it is well suited for multiple infusions. 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Pots are usually much larger, so at the request of many, I commissioned a smaller one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potter behind this simple kyûsu is Murakoshi Fûgetsu (村越風月), who was born in Tokoname in 1950. Fûgetsu studied under Yamada Jôzan (山田常山), who was awarded the title of \"Living National Treasure\" (人間国宝): an honor that only a few artists can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike mass-produced pots, this pot was fired from iron-rich natural clay that Fûgetsu prepared himself. This is a rarity in itself, as the natural clay deposits in Tokoname are almost completely depleted. In Tokoname, this natural clay is called \u003cem\u003ehonshudei \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e本朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e). Because of the natural clay, the red color of the body appears somewhat paler in direct comparison. The charm of this pot lies primarily in the linear throwing marks created by turning it on the potter's wheel. This gives it a \"soft\" appearance and feel. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is also a hallmark of Fûgetsu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kyûsu can be used to brew all types of green tea, but it is less suitable for Fukamushi-Sencha, as the ball strainer can become clogged by the high proportion of broken leaves in this variety. In the oxidation firing, the clay changes color and takes on a beautiful reddish hue. This pot comes in a signed wooden box (\u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is the oldest of the \"Six Ancient Kilns\". Ceramics have been fired in today's Aichi Prefecture since the year 1100. In the early days, potters focused on producing unglazed utilitarian ceramics. Around 1200, with approximately 3,000 kilns, it was Japan's largest ceramics center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1840, the first potters in Tokoname tried to imitate Yixing ceramics using iron-rich clay. Red shudei ceramics require the finest fraction of a very iron-rich clay found under rice fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it was discovered that tea tasted better from Tokoname utensils, demand grew. From 1860, Tokoname potters tried to copy the polished surface of Yixing ceramics. In 1877, they succeeded with the help of the Chinese scholar Jin Shi Heng and other specialists. The surface of the pot must be carefully polished with a metal spatula so that the clay compacts. Today, Tokoname is known for the colorful variety of side-handle pots (\u003cem\u003ekyûsu\u003c\/em\u003e).  In addition to modern shapes, designs, and colors, traditional red pots are also produced, which, like their Chinese predecessors, can be decorated with poems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murakoshi Fûgetsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55514487718217,"sku":"Fûgetsu Spezial yokode 1","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9851\/3737\/files\/LP280628.jpg?v=1791126466"}],"url":"https:\/\/japankeramik.de\/en\/collections\/kyusu.oembed","provider":"Japan Keramik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}