do I have a fake teapot ?

[myav]

Hello,

today I got a package with Tokoname Shudei Teapot Kyusu by Gisui from Japan.

I see a strange orange spot at the bottom. Is it normal ?

The teapot has pale yellow color and I think it should have the same color everywhere if it is not covered/painted :(

[carmeloneo]

it's not a handmade work. you can't say it's a fake one.

[Tea&Whisky]

Looks like they missed a spot while glazing it.

[myav]

I got the following answer from the seller:

"I guess it is a slip of red clay. Slip is used for joining 5 parts, body, handle, spout, lid and filter."

I'm afraid to use it :(

[lopin]

I got the following answer from the seller:

"I guess it is a slip of red clay. Slip is used for joining 5 parts, body, handle, spout, lid and filter."

I'm afraid to use it

I understand that photos you have posted do not show glaze but just wet naked clay, right?
I would use it without hesitation.

[myav]

I understand that photos you have posted do not show glaze but just wet naked clay, right?
I would use it without hesitation.

Yes, you are right :) This is wet naked clay.

I already brewed a green Taiwanese tea in it and I got pretty pleasant results. It seems it works :)