Tokoname: Small Pouch Shape Kyusu by Hirotaka Umehara

 
A small pouch shape round tea pot by 2nd generation Tamamitsu Umehara at Gyokko-gama. The surface is hand finished with "1000 steps". The fine ceramic mesh strainer is suitable for both fine and larger leaf teas.

The pot is unglazed and made from red and Yakishime clay that has been wheel thrown. 

Made by second generation Tamamitsu craftsman Mr. Hirotaka Umehara. In 1988 Mr. Umehara established Tamamitsu Touen Co and in 1997 Built the Anagama kiln (Shiinoki kiln). Master Umehara is certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan. He now works at the kiln with his son the 3rd generation master Yukitaka.

Gyokko-gama has both the 2nd and 3rd generation Tamamitsu Umehara master craftsmen.

• There is a handmade ceramesh (fine ceramic tea strainer) inside 
• Potters stamp is on the handle
• Size: approx 8.5cm diameter | 13cm length at handle | 6.5cm height
• Capacity: approx 180ml 
• Hand Wash Only

About Tokoname: Located on the west coast of the Chita Peninsula facing Ise Bay, Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture is known as a pottery town nationwide. Tokoname ware is counted as one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. Pottery has been made here since the 12th century.