{"product_id":"vintage-kutani-porcelain-teapot-hand-painted-japanese-landscape-white-glaze-kyusu","title":"Vintage Kutani Porcelain Teapot – Hand-Painted Japanese Landscape, White Glaze Kyusu","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"190\"\u003e1. Pattern \u0026amp; Decorative Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eThe teapot body is \u003cstrong data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"245\"\u003ehand-painted with a traditional Japanese landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring wooden houses, shrine gates, pine forests, and distant mountains, all set against a refined white porcelain glaze.\u003cbr data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eThe composition flows gently, using the warm, subdued color palette characteristic of Kutani ware, accented by a reddish-brown rim that adds visual depth.\u003cbr data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"582\"\u003eBoth the lid and the body share a continuous motif, creating a harmonious and elegant appearance from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"701\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"706\"\u003e2. Teapot Type \u0026amp; Ceramic Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"747\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eKutani porcelain teapot (Kutani-yaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the classic \u003cstrong data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"814\"\u003eside-handled kyusu\u003c\/strong\u003e form of Japan.\u003cbr data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eCrafted from fine white porcelain and finished with a smooth glaze, the teapot bears an \u003cstrong data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eartist's seal on the base\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the aesthetic lineage of traditional Kutani kilns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003e3. Porcelain Characteristics \u0026amp; Effect on Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eKutani porcelain has a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003enon-porous, neutral surface\u003c\/strong\u003e that does not absorb aroma or flavor, allowing the tea's original character to remain intact.\u003cbr data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003eUnlike unglazed clay teapots, porcelain highlights the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003enatural color, fragrance, and clean aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e of the tea, making it especially suitable for high-grade green teas and delicately scented varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003e4. Recommended Tea Pairings (Western-friendly)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/strong\u003e – Japan's everyday green tea (fresh, clean, and balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003eKabusecha\u003c\/strong\u003e – a smooth, well-balanced green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1727\" data-start=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1727\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e – a premium shaded green tea for slow, mindful tea rituals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1730\"\u003eWhite tea \u0026amp; lightly scented teas\u003c\/strong\u003e for those who prefer delicate aromas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003eIdeal for tea drinkers who enjoy a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003eslow ritual\u003c\/strong\u003e, appreciate the tea's unaltered flavor, or wish to display the teapot in a minimalist Japanese-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2002\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e5. Teapot Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 ml (16.9 fl oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44457494675535,"sku":"KUTANI-KYUSU-VTG-01","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_2678.heic?v=1770528158","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/products\/vintage-kutani-porcelain-teapot-hand-painted-japanese-landscape-white-glaze-kyusu","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}