Ceramic Japan - Tori Teapot

The earthenware teapot with a bird motif has a round shape. Kiln-altered glaze is hand applied to red clay, and bamboo is used for the handle. Because of this, one can expect variation from piece to piece. The texture of the material is strongly felt in this item. The face of the animal spout has a unique expression as if it is about to start moving. "Since ancient times, many vessels shaped like animals have been crafted. Drawing inspiration from these, we devised a method for attaching the handle using the elastic properties of bamboo, while carefully considering the functionality required for tea utensils. I hope you will not only use it as a tea ware but also as a pouring vessel for sake and soup stock." - Makoto Komatsu

Porcelain (Red Clay)

7.3" x 4.25" x 6.3"

Made in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Design by: Makoto Komatsu

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Makoto Komatsu graduated from the Craft Design Department of the Musashino Art Junior College. He worked in the Craft Design Office of Musashino Art University and was a professor at Musashino Art University in 1999. He won the Exhibition Design Award at the 1st Mino International Ceramics Exhibition in 1986. He has held solo exhibitions in Ikebukuro, Ginza, Yushima, Roppongi and other places in Tokyo. He has also participated in international exhibitions in Japan and over the world, such as the World Modern Ceramic Art Exhibition in Shanghai and the 4th World Ceramic Biennale in Korea.

This clay pot cannot be used over an open flame.