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Kyoware ash glaze Kyusu teapot 250ml

Kyoware ash glaze Kyusu teapot 250ml

¥26,400 JPY
¥26,400 JPY
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Ash glaze side handle teapot by Kyo-ware artist George Nakamura. It features a rounded shape and the soft feel of the green glaze.


Mr. Nakamura, the artist, is inspired by buildings when he creates potteries. Mr. Nakamura's sense of form and color suggests that potteries and buildings have a close relationship, or perhaps even a mutually complementary relationship.


Living environments change with the times. When Mr. Nakamura creates a piece of pottery, he imagines whether it will fit into a modern living environment. The soft feel of the glaze harmonizes well with wooden furniture and modern interiors in white and beige.


(Biography of Nakamura George)

Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1981

Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Art, Department of Art and Design, majoring in Ceramics, in 2003

Studied under Kawashima Kozo and Kawashima Yoshinobu

Established G-studio in 2012

Solo exhibitions:

2006 Nakamura George Exhibition (Takashimaya Kyoto Store Art and Craft Salon)

2008 Nakamura George Exhibition (Honen-in temple Lecture Hall, Kyoto)

2013 Nakamura George Exhibition (NANOOM GALLERY Korea)

2014 Nakamura George Ceramic Art Exhibition (DecoPlay Taiwan)

2017 George Nakamura Pottery Exhibition (MaKaRi New York)

2018 Nakamura George Ceramic Exhibition (ANYI Gallery Shanghai)


Open Exhibitions:

2005 7th International Ceramic Exhibition Mino (Gifu) Selected

2007 45th Asahi Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected

Kobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramic Competition (Hyogo) Selected

2010 Onggi Expo Ulsan exhibition (Onggi, Korea) Selected

2011 44th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Silver Award

Chozasho Tokoname Ceramic Exhibition (Nagoya) Selected

2012 45th Seiyokai Ceramic Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Governor's Award

24th Craft Art Creation Association Exhibition (Kyoto) Kyoto Governor's Award

2013 Kyoten (Kyoto) Kyoten Award


The raw material for the green glaze is oak ash. Among ash glazes, glazes made from plants ash have been the most widely used in oriental ceramics. When fired at high temperatures, the glaze turns into glass, giving the vessel an elegant appearance.


The thick areas of the glaze look green, while the thin areas look gray. The overall appearance of the vessel is not uniform, and the appearance changes depending on the viewing angle. Fine cracks inside the glaze, called Kannyu, combine with the fluctuations of the glaze to create a beautiful pattern. (The glaze does not peel off naturally due to the Kannyu.)


While the texture and feel of the handmade work remain, the spout and tea strainer are very carefully finished. The balance between the fluctuations of the glaze and the intricate details is wonderful.


The shape of the teapot is tall and wide in the center. The spout is a straight gun-shaped spout. The cylindrical, somewhat hard spout and handle contrast well with the rounded body, creating a nice balance for the entire teapot.


Kyusu teapots are often used to brew Japanese tea. However, there is no need to limit their use, and they are also good for brewing teas other than green tea, such as oolong tea and black tea. The best way to use them is to continue using them according to your preferences.


This teapot is semi-porcelain, made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay. By mixing both types of clay, it combines the warmth unique to pottery with the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it is less likely to absorb the aroma of tea leaves.


Kyo-ware is a type of pottery that has continued to evolve while incorporating techniques from other regions. Mr. Nakamura creates new works by incorporating many elements, such as using raw materials such as clay and glazes from Kyoto, and taking inspiration from architecture, while also using teapot tools from Yixing, China. I feel that Mr. Nakamura's work is connected to the innovative spirit of Kyo-ware.

Potter: Nakamura George (Kyoto)

Firing: Electric kiln

Type: Semi-porcelain (ceramics made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay)

Size: Total length 12cm (handle side)/9.5cm (spout side), body diameter 8.5cm, height 7cm (body)/8.5cm (handle)

Capacity: 250ml full, 200ml practical

Weight: Approximately 180g

Packaging: Paper box

Notes: Since it is handmade, there are slight differences between each piece.

The lid is flat and is placed on the rim in the center of the teapot. It allows for very smooth pouring.

<Kyo-ware>

Kyo-ware is ceramics made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800 AD), many tea wares for matcha and sencha were made against the backdrop of the popularity of the tea ceremony. With the background of high culture in Kyoto, it developed with the patronage of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.

They specialize in vivid colored paintings such as blue and white, red painting, and gold painting, as well as ceramics with intricate workmanship. They incorporate a variety of techniques and styles, and their ceramics have a high level of aesthetic sense and modeling technique.

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FAQ

Which type of of tea can I brew with the teapot?

It can be used for any type of tea. However, unglazed pottery is more likely to absorb the flavor of the tea leaves. By using different tea utensils for each type of tea, you can enjoy the flavor of the tea to the fullest.

For example, in the case of Japanese tea, sencha, fukamushicha, genmaicha, and gyokuro are all in the same family, but since hojicha has a strong roasted aroma, we recommend using a different tea utensil.

However, glazed pottery or porcelain tea utensils do not absorb the flavor of the tea leaves, so they are suitable for brewing various types of tea.

How do you wash a teapot?

Please wash the teapot with water, without using detergent. Ceramic teapots easily absorb detergent ingredients, which can affect the flavor of the tea.

Tea leaves remaining in the teapot are the main cause of tea stains. After brewing tea, we recommend removing the tea leaves once they have cooled and rinsing them with water.

Moisture remaining in the teapot can cause mold. Turning the teapot upside down will help it dry faster.

We do not recommend washing it in the dishwasher. Please wash by hand.

Can I remove tea stains from a teapot?

Here's how to remove tea stains.

1. In a bowl or pot, mix 24g of baking soda with 1 liter of water at 30-40°C.

*Do not use aluminum or Teflon-coated pots as they will react with baking soda.

2. Leave the teapot in the water mentioned in step 1 for 30-60 minutes.

3. Wipe off the tea stains with a soft sponge or cotton swab. Do not use hard sponges or brushes.

4. Rinse the teapot with water.

5. Thoroughly dry the teapot.

*Baking soda water may irritate your hands, so wear rubber gloves.

Can I return the product?

We do not accept returns unless the product is damaged when the package arrives.

Each tea utensil is slightly different and may have slight distortions or scratches. Please check the images posted on our online shop in advance.

If you have any questions about the detailed condition of the product, please feel free to contact us. We can send you additional images and videos of the product.

Do you ship internationally?

We can ship to the following countries:

China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines

Are the goods antiques or second-hand goods?

All the products in the shop are new. We sell products produced by potters and kilns in Japan.