{"product_id":"tokoname-yamada-tozan-red-clay-teapot-c","title":"Tokoname ware Yamada Tozan the 3rd Red clay Teapot C 140ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis red clay teapot is crafted by the third-generation Yamada Tozan. It is distinguished by its bell-like shape. With a design that widens toward the base, this teapot is well-suited for brewing teas with deep, complex flavor profiles, such as Wuyi rock tea or Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Biography of the Third-Generation Yamada Tōzan)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1946: Born in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1973: While working in the field of architecture, he began learning the art of the potter’s wheel and the use of glazes from the second-generation Tōzan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2000: Succeeded to the name \"Tōzan.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHolds professional qualifications as a First-Class Architect and a Professional Engineer (Construction Division).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe first-generation Yamada Tōzan was the younger brother of the first-generation Yamada Jōzan and a prominent potter from Tokoname. The Yamada family were originally farmers; in the early Meiji era (late 19th century), the elder brother, Jōzan, became a potter and learned the techniques for crafting red clay teapots—a method introduced to Tokoname in 1878 (Meiji 11) by Jin Shiheng, a craftsman from Yixing, China. His younger brother, Tōzan—who was significantly his junior—began by assisting with the production of these teapots before eventually establishing his own independent practice. The first-generation Tōzan created a variety of items, including teapots, tea bowls, and charcoal braziers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe third-generation Yamada Tōzan carries on the traditional techniques for crafting red clay teapots designed for Chinese tea. He continues to use the same wooden tools—such as shaping sticks, pedestals, and boxes—that were employed by his predecessors. Observing his process, one is struck by how few tools are actually required; as he explains, since most of the work is performed by the potter’s own hands, few additional implements are needed—the hands themselves are the finest tools of all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis teapot is crafted using red clay sourced from the Chita Peninsula. In its natural state, this clay is a pale, yellowish-brown. The potter personally processes the clay by soaking it in water to achieve the proper consistency. No pigments are added; instead, the iron content naturally present in the clay reacts during the firing process, resulting in a smooth, reddish-brown teapot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis natural red clay is known as original red clay. Because preparing this clay is a labor-intensive process, it is becoming increasingly rare. The iron content in the teapot interacts with tannins—the compounds responsible for the astringency in tea—resulting in a smoother, less astringent brew when tea is prepared in a Tokoname-ware teapot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe teapots created by the third-generation Yamada Tōzan often follow the traditional forms of Chinese tea vessels. Even when the general shape is similar, the specific details, texture, and overall atmosphere reflect the personal taste and originality of the maker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTeapots by the third-generation Yamada Tōzan possess a gentle atmosphere, evoking the unhurried pace of life found in mainland China. They carry an aesthetic closer to that of pre-modern Chinese red-clay teapots than to contemporary Tokoname teapots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePotter: Third-generation Yamada Tōzan (Tokoname-yaki)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eForming Method: Wheel-thrown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFiring: Electric kiln\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions: Total length 11.5 cm (including handle and spout); body (widest point) 7 cm; height 7 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCapacity: 140 ml (to the brim); 110 ml (practical capacity)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: Approx. 126 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging: Paper box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotes: As these are handmade, each piece may vary slightly. The fit between the lid and the body is excellent. Please note that covering the air hole on the lid will stop the flow of water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Tokoname Ware\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTokoname-ware is a type of pottery produced in the city of Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture. During the Middle Ages, it served as Japan’s largest center for ceramic production; in addition to daily items such as plates, bowls, and basins, a wide variety of large-scale earthenware—including large jars and urns—was crafted there.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrom the end of the Edo period (around 1858), the region began producing red clay tea sets and sake vessels. By the mid-Showa period (1962), specialized electric kiln technology for red clay ware had been established. Tokoname’s red clay teapots are fired at approximately 1,100°C. The red clay used in Tokoname is particularly well-suited for electric kilns, which operate at slightly lower temperatures than the traditional wood-fired kilns that reach 1,200–1,300°C.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMillions of years ago, the Tokoname region lay at the bottom of an ancient body of water known as Lake Tokai. This geological history left behind a fine-grained clay—ideal for crafting teapots. Tokoname is home to a concentration of the specialized skills required for teapot production, including advanced forming techniques and a precise method known as lapping\/grinding, which ensures that a teapot’s lid fits perfectly against its body with no gaps. 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