Raifūdō (頼鳳堂) - Teapot - Ceramic - Tokoname-yaki
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Tokoname-yaki kyusu teapot in natural red clay (shudei) by Raifūdō (頼鳳堂) from Tokoname, dating to the 1970s–1980s, in like-new condition with its original tomobako wooden box, lid slightly deformed, and a filter mesh that protrudes at the bottom; height 9 cm and width 17 cm.
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Kyusu Japanese ceramic teapot of the Tokoname type, made from natural red clay (shudei), characteristic of this region renowned for functional teapots designed for green tea. The piece is produced by the Raifūdō workshop (頼鳳堂), as indicated by the inscriptions and seals on the original wooden box.
The lid is adorned with a carved button depicting turtles, a traditional motif associated with longevity. An original label indicates “深むし用急須” (fukamushi-yō kyusu), signaling a teapot specially designed for infusing fukamushi green teas, with a metal filter suitable for fine leaves.
The teapot measures about 9 cm in height, 17 cm in length, and 14 cm in width, for a weight of 250 g. It is housed in its original wooden box (tomobako). The teapot itself is in mint condition, with the original sticker.
To note: the lid of the wooden box is slightly deformed, and a mesh of the metal filter slightly protrudes at the bottom part.
Seller's Story
A selection of Japanese objects.
Selected pieces from Japan for their quality and artistic merit.
Translated by Google TranslateKyusu Japanese ceramic teapot of the Tokoname type, made from natural red clay (shudei), characteristic of this region renowned for functional teapots designed for green tea. The piece is produced by the Raifūdō workshop (頼鳳堂), as indicated by the inscriptions and seals on the original wooden box.
The lid is adorned with a carved button depicting turtles, a traditional motif associated with longevity. An original label indicates “深むし用急須” (fukamushi-yō kyusu), signaling a teapot specially designed for infusing fukamushi green teas, with a metal filter suitable for fine leaves.
The teapot measures about 9 cm in height, 17 cm in length, and 14 cm in width, for a weight of 250 g. It is housed in its original wooden box (tomobako). The teapot itself is in mint condition, with the original sticker.
To note: the lid of the wooden box is slightly deformed, and a mesh of the metal filter slightly protrudes at the bottom part.
Seller's Story
A selection of Japanese objects.
Selected pieces from Japan for their quality and artistic merit.
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Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Tokoname
Title additional information
Tokoname-yaki
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Raifūdō (頼鳳堂)
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
As new - unused
Height
9 cm
Width
17 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
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