Tokoname Teapots from Japan
Simple, appealing shapes. Visually arresting kiln effects. Lovely, graceful proportions. Unglazed surfaces. Thin-walled sides. Controlled, drip-free pouring. Comfortable handles.
These details of craftsmanship are the hallmark of Tokoname pottery. Since the Edo Period ( 1603-1867) Tokoname has been a famous pottery center for high-quality, artistic pottery. Today, contemporary master craftsmen continually stretch their skills in new directions as they carry on traditional practices while embracing new ideas and designs.
Established and award-winning potters such as those whose work we represent often mix their own unique clays by combining several types of clay from other kiln areas such as Seto, Shigaraki and Iga to achieve the aesthetic effects and textures that they want. This creates very distinguish teapots that may not be made again and a shopping feast for Tokoname collectors.
So, it is possible today to find these teapots in a range of clays from fine-grained, iron-rich, classic red or black clays; to slightly grainy stoneware type clays that can be grey, tan or white in color. But no matter what clay is used Tokoname teapots are instantly recognizable as Tokoname from their thin vessel walls; exquisite, fine detail work on lids, spouts and handles; decorative techniques and perfect balance.
Tokoname teapots are collected as works of art or treasured as superb tea steeping vessels by enthusiasts around the world.
All of our Tokoname teapots are fit with a built-in clay strainer to prevent the tea leaves from entering your teacup. The strainers are made of clay, and will be either the sasame or a ball-strainer style, depending on the preference of the potter. The style is listed for each teapot.
sasame strainer (left), ball-strainer style (right)
Learn more about Tokoname clay teapots
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Teapot Lid Holder
Made in Japan
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Tokoname Low & Wide Red & Black Teapot – Spots
Craftsman: Kouji ( IWASE Kouji )
Made in Japan
6 oz / 177 ml functional capacity$195.00$175.00 More information -
Tokoname Low Teapot with Incised Floral Design
Potter: Keiichiro Watanabe
Made in Japan
5 oz / 148 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Matte Grey Teapot with Decorative Lid
Potter: Yutaka Tsuzuki
Made in Japan
5 oz / 148 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Black & White with Colorful Dots Teapot
Potter: Syoho
Made in Japan
4.5 oz / 133 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Black Fukuro-Cut Teapot
Potter: Yoshiki (MURATA Yoshiki)
Made in Japan
9 oz / 266 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Blackened Gold Finish Teapot
Potter: Jyunzo Maekawa
Made in Japan
10 oz / 296 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Japanese Tea Instructor Association Teapot – large
Kiln: Takasuke Kiln
Made in Japan
8 oz / 237 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Japanese Tea Instructor Association Teapot – medium
Kiln: Takasuke Kiln
Made in Japan
6 oz / 177 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Matte Grey Teapot with Gold Flowers #2
Potter: Tsuzuki Seiho
Made in Japan
9 oz / 266 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Matte Grey Teapot with Wisteria Flowers
Potter: Tsuzuki Seiho
Made in Japan
6 oz / 177 ml functional capacity -
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Tokoname Metallic Glaze Teapot with Incised Lines
Made in Japan
9 oz / 266 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Pale Rounded Mogake Teapot
Potter: Katou Syukei
Made in Japan
8 oz / 237 ml functional capacity -
Tokoname Shudei Teaset #2
(Set includes: Teapot, Yuzamashi & 5 Teacups)
Teapot: 6 oz / 177 ml functional capacity
Potter: Fugetsu (MURAKOSHI Fugetsu)
Made in Japan