This is a teapot made of Bizen-yaki, a traditional craft of Okayama. A ceramic teapot made by Kibido, approximately 10cm in size. - Brand: Kichodo - Size: Approximately 10cm Bizen-yaki Kibido Kimura Bifuu Teapot Bizen-yaki is one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, located in Okayama Prefecture, with a history of about 1000 years. Without using glaze, the unique expressions created by "yohen" (kiln transformation) that nature weaves within the kiln are the charm of this traditional craft. This item for sale is a teapot from "Kibido," a kiln passed down through generations of the Kimura family, one of the six kiln families recognized by the Bizen feudal lord. The works of Kimura Bifuu, who has received numerous awards at the Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, make the most of the natural texture of the clay, and you can enjoy the aging process that increases the luster with use. Kibido's works pursue a "calm atmosphere that you won't get tired of even after using it for a long time." It fits comfortably in the user's hand, and the functional beauty and simple beauty coexist, enriching the tea time. Also recommended for those looking for tea utensils, sencha utensils, Japanese tableware, pottery, antiques, art, Heian Shunpo, Chikusen, Zuiko, Wazen, Shoami, and Seisho. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the world of wabi-sabi created by Kibido's Bizen-yaki teapot. Thank you for viewing.