Rokkasen shudei teapot by Koie Hiroshi of Reikou kiln

This shudei teapot is inscribed with traditional waka poetry from the "Rokkasen", who were the six waka poet laureates of the early Heian period (the 9th century). The six poets were namely, Henjou Soujou, Ariwara no Narihira, Bunya no Yasuhide, Kisen Houshi, Ono no Komachi and Ootomo no Kuronushi. The poems have been engraved with very fine calligraphy strokes onto the body of the pot which is a smooth shudei with a sujihiki (fine horizontal lines) design. The lid is engraved with the three kanji characters for "Rokkasen". The tall "foot" and the vertical grooves pressed into the round body of the pot give it an unusual shape.

A classically elegant teapot with a historical touch.

* This teapot comes from Tokoname's premium "Chozaburo"selection. The teapots in this selection have all received awards at the prestigious "Choza Prize" competition named after Ina Chozaburo, an influential potter who contributed greatly to the development of Tokoname pottery over a hundred years ago.

Comes in a paper box with the "Chozaburo" logo.

Hand-crafted in Tokoname, Japan by Koie Hiroshi of Reikou kiln

Built- in ceramic mesh infusor

Approx. size: length (the body + handle) 5.7" (14.5cm), height 3.7" (9.5cm)

volume 11.1oz (330ml)

US$112.00 (Shipping charges not included.) SOLD