Ceramic Japanese Tea Set – Shudei Kyusu Pot & Five Cups
Description High quality shudei clay ceramic Japanese tea pot (kyusu). This particular style of tea pot is normally rather small and frequently used in Japan to serve higher-quality green teas where the quantity to dispense is less and the beauty and form of the tea pot are an appreciated element of the tea service. The word shudei (literally “red mud”) is used to describe a special clay which takes on a brick red appearance when fired and is frequently used to create the best quality kyusu tea pots. Originating during the late 19th century, shudei pottery is produced through a fairly complicated procedure and fired at high temperature (over 1100 degrees Celsius) for extended periods; where a temperature change of only 10 degrees during the firing process can ruin the appearance of the pot. Shudei clay contains iron which is thought to enhance the flavor of green tea. About the Listed Item Vintage (yet seemingly unused), high quality Japanese-made shudei kyusu tea pot made by the potter Tokotatsu. Thissmall (please see size information below) tea pot features classic Japanese styling with delicate handle and spout and built-in ceramic strainer. The pot includes the potter’s name “Tokotatsu” stamped on the body (noted in detail photo below). All pieces are in excellent condition though one of the cups has a dark stain on the inside surface. The set comes in its own fitted wooden storage box. Japanese writing on the box reads shudei chaki meaning “Shudei tea set”. The …
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Hi I have had in my possession for some time a japanese tea set. I have no idea if it is even worth anything but it came in the same type looking box as your Clay Ceramic Japanese tea set. So i was wondering if you could look at the video I made of my tea set and give me an opinion of what it might be worth or where I could find more information about it. If you could do this for me I would be so grateful. Thank you so much for your time and help.
–Lacey S.
Hi Lacey, if you wish to send me a link to your video I would be happy to have a look and tell you whatever I can. -Kurt
wow very nice items !! can we buy this on your ebay store ?
Hello ambucias, Thank you for your interest in this lovely tea set. I’m ver y sorry but this tea set has indeed been sold. -Kurt (softypapa)
The tea set is so beautiful! I can certainly see why it sold.
Your presentation adds so much!