Nanban Kyusu #003

€300,00
By Yokei Mizuno
UNEARTHED Gallery 5.0
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Kyusu, wood-fired unglazed nanban stoneware in a rounded jar form, without the red band (焼〆南蛮茶注／カメ型)

Plain nanban firing: the dark, iron-rich clay draws its colour and texture from the fire alone — no glaze, no added decoration.

"Ceramesh" Ceramic filter. Comes with the artist's original paulownia (kiri) wooden box.

ca. 250ml

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Yokei Mizuno

Yokei Mizuno (水野陽景, b. 1956) is a Tokoname kyusu maker celebrated for teapots of remarkable thinness and for his command of demanding unglazed firings such as nanban.

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Tokoname

(Aichi Prefecture, Japan )

Tokoname-Yaki

Tokoname is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and has been a center of ceramic production for over 900 years. Known especially for its red clay teapots, or kyūsu, Tokoname’s ceramics combine functionality with a deep respect for traditional forms. The iron-rich clay used here lends itself to minimalist, unglazed surfaces that are prized by tea drinkers for how they enhance the flavor of brewed tea. Many Tokoname potters are deeply involved with tea culture, and this is reflected in the precision and subtlety of their work.