This exquisitely crafted Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from the iconic Tokoname shudei (朱泥) clay and has a distinctive rounded diamond silhouette. It is decorated with an intricate web of fine mogake (藻掛 - seaweed wrapping) patterns. As the name suggests, this traditional Tokoname technique that dates back to the Edo period is achieved by wrapping each piece with amamo seaweed before firing. In the kiln, the seaweed burns off, leaving its carbonised silhouette draped across pot. Its built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging. This piece was made by the highly-respected Gyokko (玉光) Kiln, manned by the master potters of the Umehara family.