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nasalfrog
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Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:16 pm

It's time for me to let go of a few teapots.

There's a link to a Google Photos album at the bottom with many more pictures. Some pictures in this album also have more information in the description, so please check those.

Payments via PayPal in USD with $10 extra to go towards packing/shipping, likely via UPS ground, to anywhere in the USA. I will refund any overpayment for shipping. All of these teapots arrived in paper boxes, and I will ship them with these boxes inside another well-packed box. They may not be the exact boxes they came with, however.



1. Tokoname flat hon-shudei kyusu by Yamada Yūtaro ~120ml - $80

2. Banko shidei kyusu by Ôtsuki Shun ~195ml - $70

3. Tokoname shudei kyusu by Hiroshi Koie ~200ml - $70

4. Porcelain Sabisenmon kyusu ~310ml - $35

5. Kobiwako clay kyusu, 1st generation, by Maekawa Junzo ~145ml - $45

6. Tokoname yakishime kyusu by Kohokujo ~140ml - $30



PM me for buying inquiries. Feel free to reply to this post or PM me with any questions, and I will try to get back to you within 24 hours.

Thanks for looking!


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1. Tokoname flat hon-shudei kyusu by Yamada Yūtaro ~120ml
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Weight: ~135g, ~94g without lid

Barely used for sencha and gyokuro. This is not the same teapot that appears in my older TeaForum posts.

In perfect condition.

More information and photos of this style of teapot can be found here: https://www.sazentea.com/en/products/p7 ... kyusu.html




2. Banko shidei kyusu by Ôtsuki Shun ~195ml
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Weight: ~135g, ~115g without lid

Barely used. Works really well with kabusecha.

In perfect condition.




3. Tokoname shudei kyusu by Hiroshi Koie ~200ml
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Weight: ~122g, ~109g without lid

Moderately used for sencha and tamaryokucha. Probably the most ergonomic and comfortable pot I've ever used... the clay feels soft in your hand. You can overfill it with water, put the lid on, and it still works perfectly without leaking or dribbling. If I could find a lower capacity kyusu from this artist, I would buy it.

In the same condition as when I received it from the shop. There is what I'm assuming to be an irregularity from firing where the knob attaches to the lid. It's very slight and hard to see without getting very close. No chips or wear from my use. See the Google Photos album for pictures and information in the description regarding the lid knob.




4. Porcelain Sabisenmon kyusu ~310ml
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Weight: ~280g, ~234g without lid

Barely used for Japanese black tea/wakocha, which it brews wonderfully. Very light staining along the rim from brewing black tea... would come off with more wiping. The pattern on the top of the lid is painted, appears to be handmade, and has some irregularities.

In excellent condition, no chips or wear.

More information and photos of this style of teapot can be found here: https://www.sazentea.com/en/products/p1 ... j0xKbaMrrG




5. Kobiwako clay kyusu, 1st generation, by Maekawa Junzo ~145ml
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Weight: ~119g, ~97g without lid

Well used for sencha and gaoshan, which it brews wonderfully. There is what appears to be a chip on the lid knob that, as far as I know, has always been there. See Google Photos album for a picture of this and more information in the description.

In very good condition.



6. Tokoname yakishime kyusu by Kohokujo ~140ml
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Weight: ~95g, ~85g without lid

Well used for sencha and roasted teas/Taiwan roasted oolong. I broke the lid knob off and super-glued (I have since been converted to using epoxy) it back about six years ago. There is what appears to be a chip or just an irregularity in the clay on the edge of the impressively thin handle. This has always been there as far as I know. See Google Photos album for pictures and further information in the descriptions.

In good condition.


MANY MORE PHOTOS

Google Photos Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TE8NjrBPRgXxH1qc6
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Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:14 pm

5 and 6............. someone grab quick!
umami
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Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:51 pm

1 and 2 shouldn't be slept on either. Young artists keeping the craft alive. As far as I know both of them prepare their own clay and fire their own kilns to make these teapots.
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Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:00 pm

I'm keen on 5 and 6.
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Sat Mar 22, 2025 12:29 pm

Updates

Shipping to USA is still $10. So far USPS has had the best rates vs delivery time.

1. Tokoname flat hon-shudei kyusu by Yamada Yūtaro ~120ml - $80 SOLD

2. Banko shidei kyusu by Ôtsuki Shun ~195ml - $70

3. Tokoname shudei kyusu by Hiroshi Koie ~200ml - $70

4. Porcelain Sabisenmon kyusu ~310ml - $35

5. Kobiwako clay kyusu, 1st generation, by Maekawa Junzo ~145ml - $45 *RESERVED

6. Tokoname yakishime kyusu by Kohokujo ~140ml - $30 *RESERVED
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Sat Mar 22, 2025 2:30 pm

umami wrote:
Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:51 pm
1 and 2 shouldn't be slept on either. Young artists keeping the craft alive. As far as I know both of them prepare their own clay and fire their own kilns to make these teapots.
I believe they do prepare their own clay.

Of note, you can see Ôtsuki Shun‘s influence and guidance from Yamamoto Hiromi in the pot listed. Beautiful pour on this kyusu.
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