An elegant cream coloured Tokoname-yaki Kyusu teapot for enjoying all kinds of Japanese green tea, handcrafted in Tokoname. This practical all-rounder fitted with a hand-perforated ceramic strainer is perfect for seasoned tea drinkers and newcomers alike.
Kyu u su – Tokoname Shiro
€ 98,00 Incl. VAT
Tokoname Shiro – Japanese Tea pot
Capacity / volume: 250 ml
Material: Porcelen
Origin: Tokoname, Aichi, Japan
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