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Nabeshimaware hand painting Camellia Teapot (170ml)

Nabeshimaware hand painting Camellia Teapot (170ml)

¥55,000 JPY
¥55,000 JPY
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A camellia pattern teapot from Nabeshima Kosengama kiln. It is a teapot for Chinese and Taiwanese tea, made of Nabeshima ware, said to be the pinnacle of Japanese colored porcelain. Hand painting is done by a skilled craftsman, making it a very luxurious teapot.


Nabeshima ware is porcelain produced in Imari City, Saga Prefecture, and is the first colored porcelain in Japan. Its origins date back to the feudal kilns of the Hizen Saga Domain during the Edo period (1603-1868). Nabeshima ware was a gift for the Tokugawa Shogunate and feudal lords, and was not generally distributed, so it is called "Lord's vessels."


The feudal kilns disappeared after the Meiji period(1868~), but the descendants of those who were involved in the production of Nabeshima ware continue to make porcelain in the area. Nabeshima Kosengama, which makes this teapot, is also a kiln run by such a family.


(Overview of Nabeshima Kosengama)

Nabeshima Kosengama kiln founded in 1963. The founder, the Kawasoe family, engaged in porcelain production at the Nabeshima feudal kiln as craftsmen who studied ornaments and glazes during the Edo period, and has inherited traditional porcelain techniques for over 300 years.


In 2016, the name of Kosengama was changed to Nabeshima Kosengama, and the company has been working to pass on the inherited techniques and culture to the future with the vision of "establishing the Nabeshima ware culture." The company is a kiln that specializes in colored Nabeshima and Nabeshima Celadon.


The raw material for porcelain is a stone called porcelain stone. Clay made by crushing porcelain stone is coated with a transparent glaze and fired. The glaze becomes glass during firing, increasing the strength of the vessel and improving its water resistance. The picture painted before glaze is called the under-painting, and the picture applied after glaze is called the over-painting.


The pattern of Nabeshima ware, called colored Nabeshima, is composed of four colors: blue underglaze, red, green, and yellow. The blue is a base design that is painted before glaze, and the red, green, and yellow colors are the over-painting. After the over-painting is done, the teapot is fired and the paint settles on the surface.


The traditional designs of Nabeshima ware are characterized by their high design quality. While there are many plant motifs, there are also many innovative designs. It is like looking at modern graphic art, and you can get a glimpse of the advanced nature of Nabeshima ware from 200 to 300 years ago.


The camellia flowers are vermilion, the leaves are green and yellow, and the tree trunks are blue. It is a delicate hand painting technique. Hand painting is very time-consuming, but it has a soft and elegant atmosphere. When you touch the paint, you notice the slight friction and the raised surface. Hand painting paint has a unique texture and feels good to the touch.


The tea plant is a member of the Camellia family, and tea and camellias are closely related. Brewing tea with a teapot with a camellia design feels very natural.


The inside of the teapot is also glazed, so it does not absorb the aroma of tea leaves easily. You can brew tea with different aromas, such as rock tea, oolong tea, white tea, and black tea.


Nabeshima ware, the first porcelain in Japan, was developed in the late 16th century based on porcelain technology from China and the Korean Peninsula. This teapot is a tea utensil that combines Japanese porcelain and Chinese tea culture over more than 300 years.


Kiln: Nabeshima Kosengama (Saga)

Painting: Hand painting

Firing: Gas kiln

Molding: Plaster molding

Type: Porcelain

Size: Total length 12 cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 8 cm, height 6.5 cm

Capacity: Full capacity 170 ml, practical use 130 ml

Weight: Approximately 130 g (teapot only)

Package: Paulownia box (with silk string)

Notes: Since it is hand painted, there are slight differences in the pattern for each piece.

To ensure that the body of the teapot and the lid fit together well, part of the inside of the lid is unglazed. The unglazed parts are slightly brownish, but this is due to the small amount of iron contained in the porcelain clay.

Please avoid washing in a dishwasher. If exposed to high-pressure water for a long time, the painting may peel off. If you rub the surface of the teapot with a hard sponge or metal, the painting will peel off, so please wash it with a soft sponge.


<Nabeshima ware>

Nabeshima ware is porcelain produced in Imari City, Saga Prefecture. There is a rule that only four colors are used for painting Nabeshima ware: blue with gosu, red, green, and yellow. The colors are elegant and harmonious with each other. The painting has an elegant atmosphere. The designs are free from influences from China and Korea and fully express Japan's unique taste in painting.


The origin of Nabeshima ware is a feudal kiln built by order of Lord Nabeshima, the lord of Hizen Saga Domain. The porcelain made at the feudal kilns was given as gifts to the Shogun and feudal lords, and was valuable and not available to the general public. The feudal kilns were originally located in Iwayagawachi, Arita, and later moved to Okawachi mountain in Imari. Colored porcelain was the most advanced technology at the time, and a barrier was set up at the entrance to Okawachi mountain to restrict people's entry and exit to prevent the technology from leaking out.


The porcelain produced by potters who remained in Arita even after the feudal kilns were moved is Arita ware. Nabeshima ware and Arita ware have the same origin and are like brothers. Nabeshima ware and Arita ware were exported from Imari Port after the late 17th century, and were also called Imari ware after the name of the shipping port.

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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.