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 é um bule de cerâmica feito à mão, peça única de Shimizu Suigetsu III, estimado ceramista Banko de terceira geração em Yokkaichi, prefeitura de Mie.

O bule tem um corpo de argila roxa profunda e carvão, envolvido por um motivo de superfície complexo e entrançado, ao mesmo tempo contemporâneo e intemporal. Em vez de pintura ou vidrado, o desenho está integrado diretamente na argila, criando um contraste subtil entre zonas mate e suavemente refletoras. O motivo muda com a luz e o ângulo, dando à peça profundidade e movimento.

A forma é equilibrada para a preparação do chá. O corpo arredondado retém o calor, o bico inclinado com precisão permite um verter fluido, quase sem pingos, a pega lateral é confortável e a tampa assenta firme. A argila Banko é densa e termicamente estável, particularmente adequada a sencha, gyokuro e kukicha. Este bule é pensado como um instrumento do dia a dia, feito para envelhecer bem com o uso.

A peça é acompanhada pela sua caixa de madeira original assinada e pelos documentos, que confirmam a autenticidade, o artista e a origem.

O artista

Shimizu Suigetsu III é reconhecido pelo domínio técnico e pela estética sóbria na tradição Banko-Yaki. Recebeu numerosos prémios em exposições nacionais de cerâmica e artesanato tradicional, entre as quais a Exposição de Artes e Ofícios Tradicionais do Japão, e conta mais de vinte distinções. As suas obras foram oferecidas a membros da Casa Imperial japonesa, e os seus bules são colecionados no Japão e no estrangeiro.

Detalhes

Origem: Yokkaichi, prefeitura de Mie, Japão
Artista: Shimizu Suigetsu III
Cerâmica: Banko-Yaki
Tipo: kyusu (bule japonês com pega lateral)
Material: argila Banko natural
Cozedura: forno tradicional
Incluído: caixa de madeira assinada e documentos
Utilização: sencha, gyokuro, chá verde japonês

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.