Handmade by Hideki Yamashita in Isehara, Japan
 
Handthrown lidded pourer in stoneware. Used for the infusion of tea leaves. Its open and glazed surface allow the tea to be viewed while brewing. The iron content works to soften the water and make tea taste better.
 
Dimensions: w-11cm x h-7cm
Volume of Pourer: 200ml
 
As all products are handmade sizes and colour may vary slightly
 
Hideki Yamashita specialises in using a beautiful iron glaze that comes out as a range of pearly silvers to deep, dark blues. The colour and sheen of the glaze is affected by the positions inside the kiln and can be quite unpredictable. As a result, each one of his pieces is unique and irreplaceable. His works are particularly beautiful when enjoyed with a clear sake so that you can see the glaze shimmering.