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Kyoware ash glaze teapot A 130ml

Kyoware ash glaze teapot A 130ml

¥26,400 JPY
¥26,400 JPY
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Ash glaze teapot by ceramic artist George Nakamura. Its horizontal shape and the soft atmosphere created by green glaze. A teapot suitable for Chinese or Taiwanese tea.

Mr. Nakamura is inspired by buildings when he creates his tea utensils. 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 potteries, he imagines whether the utensil will fit in with a modern living environment. This tea utensil harmonizes well with modern interiors such as white and beige, and with wooden furniture.

(Biography of George Nakamura)

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 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 vitrifies, 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. The fine cracks inside the glaze, called Kannyu, combine with the fluctuations of the glaze to create a beautiful pattern. (The glaze will not peel off naturally due to Kannyu.)

While the texture and feel of the handiwork remain, the spout and tea strainer are finished with great care. The balance between the fluctuating appearance caused by the glaze and the intricate details is wonderful.

The shape of the teapot is wide in the center. The spout is a straight gun-shaped spout. And the shape of the handle is particularly noteworthy. Only the lower part of the handle is not curved, but flat. This flat surface fits the ring finger, making the teapot extremely stable.

The horizontal shape of the teapot is suitable for teas that have a rich taste. It is recommended for brewing Chinese teas such as Pu'er raw tea, Pu'er ripe tea, and other black teas.

This teapot is semi-porcelain made by mixing porcelain and ceramic clay. By mixing both types of clay, it combines the warmth unique to ceramics 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 ceramic that has continued to evolve while incorporating techniques from other regions. Mr. Nakamura uses raw materials such as clay and glazes from Kyo-ware, while also incorporating many elements such as tools for making teapots from Yixing, China, and inspiration from architecture to create new works. I feel that Mr. Nakamura's works are 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 9.5cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7cm, height 7cm

Capacity: 130ml when full, 90ml when in use

Weight: Approximately 103g

Packaging: Paper box

Notes: Since this 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.

This teapot is 0.5cm taller than the Ash Glaze Teapot B and has a capacity 10ml more.

<Kyo-ware>

Kyo-ware is ceramics made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800), 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.