FS: Shimizu Ken kyusu, factory yixing, Qing gaiwan

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Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:44 am

I'm letting go of some extra teaware:

1- Shimizu Ken nosaka reduction kyusu (cca 140ml) $160
2- Early 80's Factory 2 black xishi yixing teapot (cca 160ml) $120
3- Late 70's Factory 1 green label large qingshuini teapot (cca 600ml) $130
4- Early 80's Factory 1 green label neiziwaihong small shuiping teapot (cca 60ml) $110
5- Late 80's/early 90's Factory 1 white label hongni small teapot (cca 60ml) $100
6- Late Qing coral red porcelain gaiwan (cca 150-200ml) $70
7- Late Qing/early ROC porcelain dish $40
8- vintage tiny Tokoname (?) kyusu (cca 30-40ml) free extra
9- vintage nixing cup (cca 100ml) free extra

Details bellow.
Prices are in USD, or their equivalent in CZK, EUR or CAD.
Shipping worldwide from Czechia (e.g. to USA, economy should be $15, priority $22, EMS $40).
Offer valid for 3 weeks, after that things go to storage.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:52 am

1- Shimizu Ken reduction fired Nosaka clay small kyusu from Hojo. Extremely precise craftsmanship that is a joy to use, no drip pouring. Noticeable smoothening effect on teas. Perfect condition (just needs some cleaning).
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:01 am

2- Black xishi yixing teapot, one of the very early productions of Factory 2 in early 80s. Somewhat rare and collectible with an iconic design. According to Teaism only one batch of this larger size (160ml) was produced. The craftmanship leaves a quite a bit to be desired, but that is part of the utilitarian charm of the teapots from F2; however the pour is fast, and lid fit reasonably good as well. Small chip on the interior of the lid.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:06 am

3- Large Factory 1 yixing pot, late 70s (green label era). Beautiful Qingshuini clay, about 600ml (perfect for puerh and heicha). Somewhat less common model, "bamboo drum shape". NOS condition.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:10 am

4- Small Neizwaihong (zini clay coated on the exterior in hongni) Factory 1 shuiping teapot from early 80s (green label period), 60ml. The lid is slightly darker than the body due to thinner layer of the hongni coating. Great little working pot.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:13 am

5- Small hongni shuiping from Factory 1 (white label period), about 60ml. Thin walls, exceptionally good craftmanship. Original sticker. Purchased from Essence of Tea.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:23 am

6- Late 19th century porcelain gaiwan with coral red (orange) outer glaze and nice smooth porcelain inside. Some damage: bigger chip on the bowl rim (+ a few tiny ones) and hairline crack, smaller chip on the rim of the lid.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:27 am

7- Shallow antique porcelain bowl to serve as a "teaboat" with enamel overglaze decorations. A hairline crack and small (barely visible) repair on the rim, otherwise very good condition.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:29 am

8- Vintage/antique (?) tokoname (?) shudei kyusu. Tiny, 30-40ml. More of a curiosity, but functional.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:35 am

9- Vintage nixing cup. Very nice clay, smooth with a grainy structure, somewhat reminiscing of yixing zini.
(Teahabitat sells a set of those, IMHO it is neither early ROC nor yixing, but I can see how it can be mistaken for it)
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:21 am

Some very reasonable prices here.

Tempted by the large QSN pot. Were it not for the fact that I would be murdered by my better half if I acquired another pot (and a 600ml one will be hard to hide) I'd probably not be able to resist.
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Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:03 am

@Balthazar I was gonna say: impulse buy first, deal with the consequences later ;)
But finally the QSN has been reserved, and so has been the Ken Shimizu.
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Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:28 pm

nice stuff.
don't see shimizu ken for sale often.
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Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:36 pm

Wonderful stuff!
I'd be interested in the Gaiwan, not often you see those things, and, if possible the tiny vintage tokoname teapot, i'm a sucker for small teapots haha.
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Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:26 pm

Zera wrote:
Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:36 pm
Wonderful stuff!
I'd be interested in the Gaiwan, not often you see those things, and, if possible the tiny vintage tokoname teapot, i'm a sucker for small teapots haha.
I'm reserving those for you. I've send you a PM. :D
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