Yoshiki Murata Tsuchime Kyusu - 250ml

Yoshiki Murata Tsuchime Kyusu - 350ml

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The teapot is decorated using the Tsuchime method – hand hammered. A truly original piece and the only one available. 

Created by master craftsman Yoshiki Murata. Packaged as shown in the photo. The teapot has a deeply recessed lid that fits perfectly and stays in place beautifully. It also pours wonderfully. 

The photo shows the correct way to hold this teapot, see photo. 

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Profile:

1950 - Master Yoshiki Murata born, currently 73 years old and still creating.

1965 - Studied tea pottery under master Mr. Touji Itoh, under the artistic name Kotouji.

1969 - Graduated from Tokoname College.

1973 - Opened his ceramic studio.

1979 - Changed his artistic name from Kotouji to Yoshiki.

1996 - Creation of Ceramics in Bizen.

Prizes:

Moder Sencha Craft Exgibition - 10 x.

Japan Sencha Craft Exgibition - 4 x.

Winner of Choza Award Ceramic Art Exhibition.

Winner of Choza Award Pottery Manufacturing Exhibition.

Another unique piece in our wide range of Tokoname products.

Before use: rinse the teapot in hot water and allow to dry completely before first use.

Maintenance: do not use detergents, dishwasher. Clean by hand, with clean water, without chemicals. Do not clean with clean detergents. The teapot should be left to dry after each use. Ideally, specify the teapot for the specific type of tea for which it will always be used.