Kyusu Tokoname-Yaki « Dragón de tierra » - Konishi Yōhei - 240 ml

Name: Kyusu Tokoname-Yaki « Dragón de tierra » - Konishi Yōhei - 240 ml
Brand: Artisanal Japan
Price: 998.00 USD
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Kyusu Tokoname-Yaki « Dragón de tierra » - Konishi Yōhei - 240 ml

$998.00

Included: 1x Kyusu teapot, original signed wooden box

Yohei Konishi

Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Tokoname clay | Carved

Kyusu teapot | 240ml

About Kyusu Tokoname-Yaki « Dragón de tierra » - Konishi Yōhei - 240 ml

«Dragón de tierra»

Este kyusu excepcional es una obra importante de Konishi Yōhei, ceramista consolidado de Tokoname, conocido por unir la cerámica de té japonesa tradicional y la forma escultórica expresiva.

El cuerpo redondeado está esculpido con un dragón poderoso que surge directamente de la superficie. No es una decoración aplicada: el dragón está modelado por completo en relieve e integrado en la forma. Las escamas, el ojo y el movimiento forman parte de la tetera, que mantiene una fuerte presencia sin perder el equilibrio. Las variaciones naturales de tono proceden de la arcilla, de la profundidad de la talla y de la cocción, y revelan sutiles cambios de textura desde cada ángulo.

A pesar de su presencia escultórica, el kyusu está pensado para el uso. El asa lateral es equilibrada y cómoda, el pico vierte de forma limpia, la tapa asienta bien y el interior está cuidado y es funcional, perfectamente adecuado para los tés verdes japoneses. Es una pieza única, adecuada tanto para la práctica diaria del té como pieza central de una colección. Va acompañado de la caja de madera original firmada y del certificado.

El artista

Konishi Yōhei nació en Tokoname, prefectura de Aichi, y se formó como ceramista antes de convertirse en miembro de la Nihon Kōgeikai (Asociación Japonesa de Artes y Oficios). Sus obras se han expuesto ampliamente en las exposiciones nacionales de cerámica y artesanía tradicional, y fue designado bien cultural inmaterial de la ciudad de Tokoname por su contribución al Tokoname-Yaki. Es respetado por su dominio de la forma, de la talla y del horno, y sus piezas se coleccionan en Japón y en el extranjero.

Detalles

Origen: Tokoname, prefectura de Aichi, Japón
Artista: Konishi Yōhei
Cerámica: Tokoname-Yaki
Tipo: kyusu (tetera japonesa de asa lateral)
Motivo: dragón esculpido en relieve
Capacidad: 240 ml
Incluye: caja de madera original firmada y certificado
Uso: sencha, gyokuro, tés verdes japoneses, oolong

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.