up for sale is a small, beautiful yakishime kyusu by master Hokujo.
volume: 130mL
weight: 75g
filter: 'direct' multi-hole (doake)
lid fit: perfect
i am selling it only because i have replaced it with a nanban-style pot by the same artist. really, i think this is a very nice pot and would ordinarily not want to get rid of it. it's well proportioned with beautiful contrasty clay and lines. this is a lightweight and delicate pot. its thin walls (only 75g!) are a testament to Hokujo's skill. the size is perfect imo for one or two person brewing. pots in this size range by this artist can be hard to come by.
it has seen light use with sencha, gyokuro, and taiwanese high-mountain green oolong.
i have modified the filter by adding additional holes to improve pour. it pours well now. i've described these modifications here (there is a video of the pour at the end): viewtopic.php?f=20&t=329
$180 including shipping in USA. i can ship worldwide, but there may be an extra shipping charge.
thanks for looking!
FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL
A beautiful one of a kind, special order, Limited Edition
forgot i had this for sale. bump!
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yes, for me personally, it is close to a 'perfect' teapot. great clay, great craftsmanship (aside from how the filter was aligned), and the volume suits my taste well.
i don't know why, but it seems that Hokujo pieces are priced higher the smaller they are. weird supply/demand thing? there's a 330mL one on AN available for $172, but the ~90mL ones are $260!
at any rate, i haven't noticed ones for sale in this size range (120-150mL which is ideal for me) since i bought mine.
and yes, absolutely, i realize that modifying a teapot like that is cringeworthy. believe me, i hesitated. but i feel it had to be done to realize the pot's potential, and i think it doesn't detract from the pot's beauty. it was drilled with care using the best tool i'm aware of for the job, and i'd make the same decision again.
i just bought two more pots, someone help me
sold