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YOKOTE KYUSU, meaning straight-handle teapot, is a modern Japanese design adorned with a traditional karako blue-on-white pattern. The teapot has an overall cylindrical shape, unusual for porcelain kyusu, with stylishly arranged karako artwork. The Yokote Kyusu is also a practical porcelain teapot that is perfect for preparing premium green tea. Yokote Teapot has a tea capacity is over 450cc. Price with EMS delivery from Japan, $136.00. KYUSU AND YUNOMI SET: a set including Karako Yokote Kyusu and Taikogata Yunomi is available, price $195.00.

YOKOTE KYUSU

HIRADO KOSHO
TEAPOTS
Traditional Japanese porcelain teapots, novel kyusus, bow-handle and western style teapots are among the many designs featured from the Hirado Kosho Kiln's teapot studio.

The porcelain teapots listed here are among the very best handmade sometsuke, or blue-on-white wares that still continue to be made in Japan. All items featured here are manufactured by skilled porcelain potters and artists at the HIRADO KOSHO KILN in Mikawachi village; a historic kiln and one of the most highly acclaimed porcelain-makers in the country. Formerly the Hirado clan operated the Official Kiln at Mikawachi, and over modern times they have supplied the Imperial household with fine karako porcelain. The kiln is famous for its practical wares in special clear white china. Their rendition of the modern karako pattern is loved by many collectors of fine china. The Hirado Kosho Kiln is known for many other blue and white patterns as well; most notably the old turnip pattern, a reputed symbol of prosperity. The turnip pattern is an old design, celebrated for its striking and bold brush strokes. The kiln is also renowned for its Chrysanthemum pattern as well. Listed is a selection of some of the finest porcelain teapots originating from the Hirado Kosho Kiln. All are handmade and highly original pieces, creatively designed and functional tea-ware. Each piece carrying the official mark of the kiln. It is an opportunity for tea enthusiasts & fine porcelain collectors alike to acquire some of the very finest blue & white china tea-ware still in production. Depending on the time of the year, stock levels and kiln operations, the items shown here can be in short supply, so please be patient and allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.

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MIKAWACHI
KARAKO TEAPOT
Traditional blue-on-white
porcelain - $138.00

MIKAWACHI KARAKO TEAPOT is clearly oriental in style, but made to a familiar western side-handle design. The teapot features a brilliant glazing and intense white-china finish with some meticulous karako blue-on-white artwork. Mikawachi Karako Teapot is certainly a carefully created porcelain ware, and one for those special tea-party occasions. MIKAWACHI KARAKO TEAPOT has a tea capacity of 500cc. Price with EMS delivery from Japan, $138.00.

YOKOTE KYUSU
'Yokote', or the straight-handled
teapot - $136.00

YOKOTE KYUSU, meaning straight-handle teapot, is a modern Japanese design adorned with a traditional karako blue-on-white pattern. The teapot has an overall cylindrical shape, unusual for porcelain kyusu, with stylishly arranged karako artwork. The Yokote Kyusu is also a practical porcelain teapot that is perfect for preparing premium green tea. YOKOTE TEAPOT has a tea capacity is over 450cc. Price with EMS delivery from Japan, $136.00.

OLD TURNIP
PATTERN KYUSU
Kosho Kiln's famous Old Turnip
or Kabu Pattern - $75.00

OLD TURNIP PATTERN KYUSU or KABU KYUSU is a yokote-style (straight-handle) teapot, made of clear white Mikawachi porcelain. Kabu Kyusu was designed at the Hirado Kosho Kiln at Mikawachi and bears the traditional sometsuke (blue-on-white) old turnip pattern. Old Turnip Kyusu is a fine piece of porcelain ware as well as a stylish teapot. It's perfect for making any green tea, especially sencha. Each Kabu Kyusu bears the kiln markings & date of production is given with every piece. OLD TURNIP PATTERN KYUSU; tea capacity over 450cc (15floz). Price with EMS delivery from Japan, $75.00. SEE ALSO, OLD TURNIP PATTERN KYUSU AND YUNOMI SET $135.00 (Yunomi in this set is the same shape as Taikogata).

CHERRY BLOSSOM DOBIN TEAPOT
Fine Japanese porcelain bow-
handled teapot - $265.00

CHERRY BLOSSOM DOBIN TEAPOT is a very special handmade porcelain which is exclusively distributed outside Japan by Gray & Seddon. This design is made in very small numbers each year and each piece is assigned by the Japanese kiln (kiln chop and date of manufacture provided). The artwork is intricate covering the entire body and lid of the teapot with decorative cherry flowers. CHERRY BLOSSOM DOBIN is made-to-order & with EMS delivery from Japan. Tea capacity; 750cc (25floz), price $265.00.

KOSHO OLD TURNIP PATTERN TEAPOT
Kosho Kiln's famous Old Turnip
or Kabu Pattern - $73.95

KOSHO OLD TURNIP PATTERN TEAPOT is made to a traditional western design, complete with ornate side handle, broad spout and attractive cone-shaped knob. The teapot illustrates the old turnip pattern of the Hirado Kosho Kiln, a long-time symbol of prosperity. Kosho Old Turnip Pattern Teapot is an elegant and very practical teapot for everyday use. Tea capacity of over 500cc. Price with EMS delivery from Japan, $73.95.

WARISO-KA KYUSU
The window and flowering
plant pattern - $85.00

WARISO-KA KYUSU, or teapot with window-flowering plant pattern, is a new porcelain teapot from the Hirado Kosho Kiln at Mikawachi village. The teapot has a broad cylindrical form, featuring a flower-plant pattern that is beautifully glazed in blue-green colours. Each Wariso-ka teapot bears the kiln markings & date of production is given with every piece. Wariso-ka Teapot is made-to-order so please be patient as delivery can take some weeks. The teapot is despatched from Japan by EMS post. Wariso-ka Kyusu tea capacity over 450cc, price $85.00. WARISO-KA TEA-SET OFFER: ONE WARISO-KA KYUSU TEAPOT AND TWO YUMONI TEACUPS, PRICE $165.00.

MAPLE PATTERN
DOBIN TEAPOT
Decorated with an intricate
maple-leaf pattern - $265.00

The pattern-maker has accentuated the beauty of maple leaf on this fine handmade porcelain teapot made at the Mikawachi potteries. The body is sturdy, made of a brilliant-white porcelain & decorated with an intricate maple-leaf pattern. A large-capacity Japanese bamboo bow teapot and a collectible Mikawachi porcelain ware. MAPLE PATTERN DOBIN is made-to-order with EMS delivery from direct from the kiln. Tea capacity; 750cc (25floz), price $265.00.

KARAKO DOBIN
Famous karako bow-handled
teapot - $168.00

KARAKO DOBIN, or KARAKO BOW-HANDLE, TEAPOT. This bow-handled Japanese teapot is a perfect example of Hirado Kosho Kiln porcelain craftmanship. The teapot is designed to a large round form with a wide bamboo bow-handle and a classic blue-and-white pattern. The Karako Dobin has a brilliant white porcelain finish, delicate artwork and perfect glazing. Brushwork gracefully depicts the karako pattern at its very best. Karako Dobin Teapot also has a generous tea capacity of over 750cc, making it suitable for even the largest tea gathering. KARAKO DOBIN TEAPOT, price with EMS delivery from Japan, $175.00.

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