Tokoname ware Tokuta Fujita Black triangular flat teapot 170ml

Black clay triangular flat teapot by Tokoname ware artist Tokuta Fujita. The most distinctive feature of this teapot lies in its unique form. Viewed from the side, the flat, inverted trapezoidal body is wide at the top and narrows towards the bottom, spreading out horizontally. Combined with the silvery-black color reminiscent of roof tiles on traditional Japanese houses, it exudes a serene yet powerful presence. The surface has a natural sheen, and its beauty has depth, subtly changing depending on how the light hits it. The angle and size of the handle are exquisite, fitting comfortably in the hand and providing exceptional usability. The lid is carefully finished using the Tokoname-specific "rubbing" technique to fit snugly against the body. The tea strainer inside the teapot is also handmade from the same clay, demonstrating no compromise on detail. Each teapot is handcrafted by the ceramic artist using a potter's wheel. The lines remaining on the inside are proof of the wheel-throwing process. The surface is not overly smooth, giving it a warm feel to the touch. This teapot has a capacity for 1-2 people using Japanese teacups/bowls, and 3-4 people using Chinese/Taiwanese teacups. It can be used for green tea, as well as oolong and pu-erh tea. The wide base of the teapot enhances the taste of the tea rather than its aroma. Ceramic Artist: Tokuta Fujita (Tokoname ware) Biography: 1975: Born in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture 1994: Graduated from Yawata Technical High School, Fukuoka Prefecture; entered Tokoname City Ceramic Art Research Institute 1997: Left Tokoname City Ceramic Art Research Institute; studied under Toshio Araki Awards: Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition: Contemporary Craft Award Ceramic Art FUJI International Biennale: Grand Prize Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition: Selected Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition: Selected Tokoname City Art Exhibition: Grand Prize, Mayor's Award, Chairman's Award, Encouragement Award Size: Total length 16cm (handle side) / 12.5cm (spout side), 6cm height, 11cm body diameter Shaping: Wheel-thrown Firing: Electric kiln Capacity: 170ml full, 140ml usable Weight: Approx. 180g (body 120g, lid 60g) Packaging: Cardboard box Notes: The seal between the lid and body is good. Pressing the hole on the top of the lid will stop the water from flowing. *Tokoname ware Tokoname ware is pottery made in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. It was the largest pottery production area in Japan during the Middle Ages, producing a wide range of items from everyday objects to large ceramic pieces. From the late Edo period (around 1858), red clay tea sets and sake sets were also produced, and from the mid-Showa period (1962) onwards, the technology for electric kilns suitable for red clay was established. The Tokoname region, which was once the bottom of a lake called Lake Tokai millions of years ago, has fine-grained clay suitable for teapots, such as red clay. Known as Japan's largest teapot production area, it boasts a concentration of advanced molding techniques, including the "rubbing" method.