HANDCRAFTED TOKONAME WARE TEAPOT BY 昭龍

This new teapot design by master craftsman Umehara Shoji（梅原昭二）, founder of the renowned Shoryu kiln in Tokoname, Japan, is exceptionally lightweight and adorned with a red ethereal Echizen lacquer pattern, reminiscent of his signature "yuteki" style. Umehara Shoji is celebrated in the ceramic world for his exquisite pottery craftsmanship and innovative designs, earning him the status of a master artisan. With a career spanning decades, Umehara has revitalized traditional Japanese pottery techniques while infusing them with modern aesthetics. The pattern on this teapot draws inspiration from the legendary 12th-century Chinese Song Dynasty wares known for their iridescent, otherworldly glazes. Unlike traditional thick and heavy tenmoku glazes, the lacquered surface of this teapot maintains a light, thin, and soft-to-the-touch feel, showcasing Umehara's mastery in balancing tradition and innovation in ceramic artistry. -------------------------------------- Name: Shoryu 昭龍（梅原昭二） Birthdate