Tokoname Chaki (Teapot)高資白泥いぶし瓜型急須 often with symbolic meanings

often with symbolic meanings

thatched houses

The combination of cobalt blue with gold and red is fundamental to the "古伊万里様式

undulating lines resemble ocean currents or windblown grass

" showcases six exquisite portraits of celebrated beauties from Edo (modern-day Tokyo)

Tokoname Chaki (Teapot)高資白泥いぶし瓜型急須 often with symbolic meaningsTokoname yaki kyusu, or Tokoname teapots, are traditional Japanese teapots crafted in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japans six ancient kiln sites. With a history dating back to the Heian period, Tokoname yaki is known for its high quality clay, which contains a rich amount of iron. This clay enhances the flavor of tea and is especially valued for brewing Japanese green tea. The teapots are often made from red clay, called shudei, or high fired