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Kyoware black-gold glaze teapot 140ml

Kyoware black-gold glaze teapot 140ml

¥27,500 JPY
¥27,500 JPY
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Black-gold glaze teapot by Kyoto ware artist George Nakamura. The copper and other minerals contained in the black glaze have a texture reminiscent of rusted metal, giving it a golden shine. This tea ware has an attractive three-dimensional shape reminiscent of a Gothic church.

Ceramic artist George Nakamura creates tea wares inspired by buildings. Mr. Nakamura's sense of shape and color suggests that utensils and buildings have a close relationship, or perhaps a mutually complementary relationship.

Living environments change with the times. When Mr. Nakamura creates utensils, he imagines whether the utensil will fit in with modern living environments. This tea ware harmonizes well with furniture made of different materials such as wood and glass.

(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 Prefectural Governor's Award

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

2013 Kyoten (Kyoto) Kyoten Award

The black glaze is called manganese glaze, which contains iron and copper. Where the glaze thins during firing, copper and other components shine. The surface of the glaze feels like rusted metal, which is reminiscent of the wabi-sabi feeling in the tea ceremony.

The teapot is three-dimensional, with many lines and corners like a building. While curves are often used in teapots in general, this teapot is multifaceted, and combined with the changes in the glaze, it is fun to see the different expressions at each angle.

This teapot is not only highly designed, but also comfortable to use. The lid is airtight and pours water smoothly. The angle of the handle is calculated to allow for stable pouring of tea. It may look cold at first glance, but you will realize that it is actually a very kind tea utensil to the user.

This teapot is semi-porcelain made by mixing porcelain and pottery clay. By mixing both clays, it combines the warmth unique to pottery with the durability of porcelain. The inside is also glazed, so it does not absorb the aroma of the tea leaves as easily.

A vertically long teapot is suitable for teas with a distinctive aroma. It is recommended for brewing Chinese teas such as Phoenix Dancong Tea, Tieguanyin Tea, and Yunnan Black Tea, and Taiwanese teas such as High Mountain Oolong Tea and Oriental Beauty Tea.

Kyo-ware is a type of ceramics that has continued to evolve while incorporating techniques from other regions. Mr. Nakamura uses Kyo-ware clay, glazes, and other raw materials, 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: George Nakamura (Kyoto)

Firing: Electric kiln

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

Size: Total length 11.5cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7cm, height 7.5cm

Capacity: 140ml full, 100ml usable

Weight: Approximately 135g

Packaging: Paper box

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

The body and lid of the teapot are made to fit together with almost no gaps. The lid rotates smoothly. Tea can be poured very smoothly.

<Kyo-ware>

Kyo-ware is ceramics made in Kyoto City. Since the Edo period (around 1800), many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were made against the backdrop of the popularity of the tea ceremony. It developed with the support of temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants against the backdrop of Kyoto's high culture.

They specialize in ceramics with vivid colors such as blue and white, red paint, and gold paint, as well as intricately crafted ceramics. 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.