Kyusu Banko-Yaki « Black Weaver » - Suigetsu III - 350 ml

Name: Kyusu Banko-Yaki « Black Weaver » - Suigetsu III - 350 ml
Brand: Artisanal Japan
Price: 890.00 USD
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Kyusu Banko-Yaki « Black Weaver » - Suigetsu III - 350 ml

$890.00

Included: 1x Kyusu teapot, original signed wooden box and documents

Shimizu Suigetsu III

Mie Prefecture, Japan

Purple Shidei Clay | Traditional kiln firing

Kyusu teapot | 350ml

About Kyusu Banko-Yaki « Black Weaver » - Suigetsu III - 350 ml

« The Black Weaver »

Este kyusu Banko-Yaki es una tetera de cerámica hecha a mano, pieza única de Shimizu Suigetsu III, apreciado ceramista Banko de tercera generación en Yokkaichi, prefectura de Mie.

La tetera tiene un cuerpo de arcilla violeta profundo y carbón, envuelto por un motivo de superficie complejo y entrelazado, a la vez contemporáneo e intemporal. En lugar de pintura o esmalte, el dibujo está integrado directamente en la arcilla, creando un sutil contraste entre zonas mates y suavemente reflectantes. El motivo cambia con la luz y el ángulo, lo que da a la pieza profundidad y movimiento.

La forma está equilibrada para la preparación del té. El cuerpo redondeado retiene el calor, el pico inclinado con precisión permite un vertido fluido, casi sin goteo, el asa lateral es cómoda y la tapa asienta firme. La arcilla Banko es densa y térmicamente estable, especialmente adecuada para sencha, gyokuro y kukicha. Esta tetera está pensada como un utensilio cotidiano, hecho para envejecer bien con el uso.

La pieza va acompañada de su caja de madera original firmada y de los documentos, que confirman la autenticidad, el artista y el origen.

El artista

Shimizu Suigetsu III es reconocido por su dominio técnico y su estética sobria dentro de la tradición Banko-Yaki. Ha recibido numerosos premios en exposiciones nacionales de cerámica y artesanía tradicional, entre ellas la Exposición de Artes y Oficios Tradicionales de Japón, y suma más de veinte reconocimientos. Sus obras se han regalado a miembros de la Casa Imperial japonesa, y sus teteras se coleccionan en Japón y en el extranjero.

Detalles

Origen: Yokkaichi, prefectura de Mie, Japón
Artista: Shimizu Suigetsu III
Cerámica: Banko-Yaki
Tipo: kyusu (tetera japonesa de asa lateral)
Material: arcilla Banko natural
Cocción: horno tradicional
Incluye: caja de madera firmada y documentos
Uso: sencha, gyokuro, té verde japonés

Teaware Care

Japanese teaware is made to be used and enjoyed. With simple, consistent care, your kyusu, shiboridashi, hōhin, yunomi, and matcha ware can age beautifully over many years.

In most cases, the best approach is also the simplest: clean soon after use, use warm water, and allow every piece to dry completely before storing.

Everyday Care

After each tea session, remove the leaves and rinse your teaware as soon as possible. Letting wet leaves or tea sit for too long can lead to odors, staining, and moisture problems, especially in unglazed clay or more porous glazed wares.

For routine cleaning, warm water and a gentle hand rinse are usually enough.

Once rinsed, allow the piece to dry fully before storing it. This matters most for kyusu, shiboridashi, hōhin, and porous chawan, where moisture can linger in spouts, lids, filters, and clay bodies. Wiping with a clean cloth is fine, but air-drying is still important, especially for more absorbent wares.

What to Avoid

Avoid soap, bleach, harsh cleaners, and abrasive scrubbers on most handmade teaware.

This is especially important for unglazed interiors and porous glazes, which can absorb residues and affect the character of future brews. Dishwashers are also best avoided for most handcrafted teaware, as heat, detergents, and vibration can be hard on delicate or handmade pieces.

Unglazed Clay

Unglazed clay teapots and brewing vessels should generally be cleaned with water only. These clays can interact subtly with water and tea, and they may absorb soap or lingering aromas.

Tea stains in unglazed kyusu are not necessarily a problem. A gentle patina is often a natural part of regular use and can become part of the piece’s character over time.

Porous Glazes

More porous glazed wares need slightly more attention. Pieces with porous glazes can absorb moisture and slowly develop character through use.

Because of that porosity, these wares should be rinsed promptly after use and dried thoroughly. Soap is best avoided, since it can seep into the clay or glaze.

Kyusu Tips

Cleaning all of the leaves out of a kyusu can sometimes be difficult, especially with narrow openings or built-in filters.

A useful method is to fill the pot with water, swirl it gently to loosen the leaves, and pour them out. If small leaves cling to the filter, use a soft brush such as an old toothbrush very gently, then rinse again through the spout to ensure it is clear.

Storage

Store teaware only when completely dry. Trapped moisture can lead to mold or stale smells. For more absorbent pieces, give them extra air-drying time before putting them away in cupboards or boxes.