Coffee pot for cold winter day

Jan 27

New York has been in 20's these days... We have stayed in all weekend. This looks like a perfect winter coffee pot for days like these.

Kodo Kiyooka works in Shigaraki city, Shiga, that has been famous for pottery making since ancient times. This particular pot uses Sabiyu(錆釉) glaze based on straw ash. His Sabiyu pieces will be polished after uses, and become even more beautiful over time.

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Sabiyuh Tea Pot

$203.00

The Sabiyuh Tea Pot by Kodo Kiyooka is a masterful expression of Japanese pottery, showcasing the warmth and depth of the Sabiyūh (錆釉) glaze. This brown or rust-colored glaze, made from straw ash, reacts with the iron in the clay to create its rich, organic patina. First appearing in the Kamakura era (1192–1333) as a matte accent, Sabiyūh became more common in the Muromachi era and later evolved into many different variations still used today.

Designed with both form and function in mind, this tea pot features a gracefully curved handle and a refined spout for a smooth pour. The subtle variations in glaze tone, along with the hand-formed shape, make each piece unique—an understated yet striking addition to a tea ritual or collection.

approx. 152mm W x 127mm D x 127mm H (6" W x 5" D x 5" H)
KK14
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These are all made by hand, so each one may differ from the photo and listed measurements.

*錆釉は鉄釉の一種で鎌倉時代に艶のあるやきもののアクセントとして登場、室町時代には錆釉が単独で施され、その後釉薬の中に含まれる鉄の量を変え色々なスタイルに変化していきます。冷却還元という窯の炊き方により焼成中、炭素の影響で生地が黒っぽくなり､釉薬も錆たような表面効果をもたらします。

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Coffee pot for cold winter day

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