Ceramic hand painted teapot vintage
a vintage Japanese teapot, likely from the mid-20th century. It's characterized by its dark brown glaze and hand-painted floral and butterfly designs in the moriage style, where the paint is applied thickly to create raised patterns. Key features include: Type: Kyūsu, a traditional Japanese teapot primarily used for brewing green tea. Handle: Side handle (yokode kyūsu), which is common for sencha and other Japanese green teas, allowing for convenient pouring with one hand. Material: Ceramic or porcelain, with some kyūsu made of clay. Design: Hand-painted floral and butterfly motifs in a raised moriage style, with gold trim. Origin: Made in Japan, possibly around the 1930s. Size: Kyūsu teapots are typically smaller than Western teapots, often around 5-9oz (150-266cc). Function: Designed for precise brewing, allowing for controll charming artwork hand painted on this ceramic vintage teapot. No cracks or chips or signs of wear whatsoever. A rare gem and one of a kind!