Handmade Tokoname Teapot Set by Junzo Maekawa

The minimalist flat kyusu set by the ceramic artist Junzo Maekawa from Tokoname reflects the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship, where attention to detail is taken to the extreme. The simplicity of the style adds a sense of Zen to this ceramic teapot ensemble. Junzo Maekawa Born in 1976 in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. After graduating from Kyoto Traditional Crafts College, he worked at an Akatsu-yaki pottery before joining Maekawa Pottery. He continues to energetically create pottery, winning the Meshiwan Grand Prix, the Seto City Art Exhibition, the Choza Prize Ceramics Exhibition, the Gold Prize at the Ochazuke Day Project Chazuke Exhibition, and the Prime Minister's Award at the Tokoname Ware Promotion Exhibition. Since then, he has exhibited internationally and won the Tea Art Recommendation Award at the Taiwan International Golden Pot Awards. While supporting his father, Kengo, in making large-scale products, he mainly makes tea utensils. ----------------------- Teapot: 120cc / 4.05 fl oz Teacup: 20cc / 0.67fl oz Pottery/Tokoname Ware Japan Dishwasher /No, Microwave Oven /No Please note as each piece is hand-made, slight variation in shape and glazing may occur.