Banko-yaki Stoneware Teapot - Black
萬古焼急須黒練
£115.00 per item
A black stoneware teapot from Mie Prefecture, inspired by the meditative singing bowls (orin) used by Buddhist monks.
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This teapot is made in the tradition of Banko-yaki a type of Japanese ceramic ware, which has been produced in Yokkaichi City in Mie Prefecture since the mid-18th century. Known for its excellent heat resistance, Banko-yaki pieces account for the majority of earthenware cooking pots (donabe) produced in Japan. This heat-resistant property is attributed to a special technique—said to have been only used in the Yokkaichi area—that mixes a heat-resistant mineral called petalite into the clay, making finished products capable of withstanding direct heat.
Another staple of Banko-yaki ceramics are small teapots such as this one. Handmade using iron-rich clay, the unglazed surface of the pot features a rough texture. This unglazed nature allows minerals in the clay to interact with the tea and soften its bitterness, resulting in a mellow taste.
Not mircowave or dishwasher safe.
Rinse with plenty of water and dry well after use.
Rinse with plenty of water and dry well after use.
Do not use sponge or scrub when washing.
Size: Ø14.4 cm x W17.6 cm x H8.2 cm
Volume: 240ml
Kansai
The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.
