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FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:21 pm
by pedant
up for sale is a small, beautiful yakishime kyusu by master Hokujo.

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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!

Re: FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:46 pm
by Victoria
A beautiful one of a kind, special order, Limited Edition :o

Re: FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:44 pm
by pedant
forgot i had this for sale. bump!

Re: FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:10 pm
by pedant
🤜 🤛
bump

Re: FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:16 am
by Bok
Really a shame how such a lovely pot from a very good potter is still up for sale! I'd take it if I did not have my own Hokujo already...

Re: FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:52 am
by Baisao
It’s a very lovely pot. I would have been interested in it had it not been modified.

But also, I have too many teapots so who am I kidding. I hope it finds a happy home.

Re: FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:06 am
by pedant
Baisao wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:52 am
It’s a very lovely pot. I would have been interested in it had it not been modified.
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. :lol:
Baisao wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:52 am
But also, I have too many teapots so who am I kidding.
i just bought two more pots, someone help me :oops:

Re: FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:11 am
by Bok
@pedant not much use to ask for help among fellow addicts... :)

Re: FS: Hokujo kyusu 130mL

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:10 am
by pedant
sold