Banko-yaki Small Flat Teapot One of a kind Kyusu Engraved With Japanese Cranes Flying In Clouds 70ml 萬古焼 小平急須 雲海を舞う鶴

This small teapot was made by a Banko-yaki kyusu craftsman with 40 years of experience in this field. The side of the kyusu is engraved with a sea of clouds, and the lid is engraved with a crane.

Banko-yaki is a traditional craft made in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Banko-yaki teapots are made of iron-rich red clay, which adsorbs the astringent components of tea and removes the astringency to a moderate degree, making it possible to brew delicious tea.
The surface of the kyusu changes to a glossy finish as it is used, so if you use it for a long time, you can also enjoy the aging process of Banko-yaki.

Purple clay(Shidei) kyusu and red clay(Syudei) kyusu are made from the same iron-rich clay, but they are fired in different ways. In the case of Purple clay, the firing process is called "reduction firing," in which oxygen is removed from the inside of the kiln to burn the iron, resulting in a purple-brown color.　red clay kyusu is fired by oxidizing firing, in which sufficient oxygen is supplied to the kiln for complete firing, and the iron in the kyusu is sufficiently oxygenated to produce a reddish-brown color.

Size(Approx): height 50mm / width (including handle)115mm

Capacity(Approx): 70ml

Origin: Yokkaichi City Mie Prefecture Made in Japan hand made