HAKUSAN Old Tokoname Clay Seaweed Sencha Small Kyusu Teapot (Made in Tokoname Japan)

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HAKUSAN Old Tokoname Clay Seaweed Sencha Teapot

The clay was taken from the ground near old Tokoname kiln ruins in a mountain , which is about several hundred ago. 

The clay of this teapot is the same clay used in 12th century, according to the artist, Hakusan.

Ceramic Jar from 12th century in Tokoname and other old kiln in our blog (Tokyo national Museum)
https://shihateacomfort.com/tohaku-heian

He dug clay from the ground of the site and process it into very fine clay. 

Texture is very smooth, color of clay is so natural. This clay is not abundant, so it is valuable. 

Shape is very elegant and simple. 

Seaweed was wound around the teapot in firing. On teapot you see beautiful shining light brown seaweed lines. It is making teapot so attractive.

About  Seaweed Teapot (MOGAKE teapot) article in our website
https://shihateacomfort.com/hakusanmogakestory

About Hakusan (article) in our website
https://shihateacomfort.com/?s=hakusan

 Reason for discount: A part of the filter holes are connected. 

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