White Bizen Teapot / Hitoshi Morimoto sakura Subtle variations in the surface

Subtle variations in the surface highlight the hand-thrown character of the piece

Takao Togashi achieves this effect by applying a mixture of tin and charcoal powder to the surface

building on the area’s 400-year history of copperware manufacturing

The narrow gap between the lid and body also helps to separate the tea leaves

Size: Cup φ95 x H97mm (Including lid & saucer)

White Bizen Teapot / Hitoshi Morimoto sakura Subtle variations in the surfaceHitoshi Morimoto uses clay made from tado, a rice field clay sourced from paddies around Bizen City. Due to its high shrinkage rate in the kiln, it is tightly fired, making it naturally water resistant without the need for glazing. Its color varies based on kiln placement and ash distribution, resulting in diverse surface expressions. Similar to traditional Bizen ware, these pieces are fired without glaze, but in a kerosene kiln to minimize browning,