Ode to the Kyusu

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How many Kyusu do you own? And bonus question, how many do you use? So, 2 answers are permitted.

1
89
20%
2-3
96
22%
4-5
42
10%
6-7
14
3%
8-10
10
2%
11-14
6
1%
15 or more
10
2%
I USE 1
63
14%
2-3
67
15%
4-5
23
5%
6-7
6
1%
8-10
3
1%
11-14
3
1%
15 or more
10
2%
 
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by steanze » Jan 17th, '16, 14:54

@debunix I don't know who made it, it was made in Edo period, possibly early Satsuma ware. Here are some more pics

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under the lid:
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back:
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by William » Jan 18th, '16, 10:53

Early Satsuma yaki used a different clay at the time .. probably a 19th century kyusu, as the many available in Japanese domestic market.

Ps. The glaze is really nice! :shock:
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by steanze » Jan 18th, '16, 12:27

Thanks William for your input and expertise!
Yes, I really like the glaze, the colors are simple with white on a black/brown background, at the same time the patterns are beautiful ranging from wavelike shapes to snow-flakes in the back. It brews pretty good tea as well :)
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by blairswhitaker » Jan 18th, '16, 17:34

Here are a few Junzo Maekawa pots, all made from the famous kobiwako clay. One is mine, one is a shop pot, and the other two belong to clients.

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by William » Jan 19th, '16, 07:35

Niiiiiice :shock:
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by debunix » Jan 19th, '16, 11:08

They definitely have the stamp of their maker.
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by William » Jan 19th, '16, 12:55

debunix wrote:They definitely have the stamp of their maker.
Agree. Junzo's craftsmanship can be saw from miles away :mrgreen:
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by steanze » Jan 19th, '16, 17:24

blairswhitaker wrote:Here are a few Junzo Maekawa pots, all made from the famous kobiwako clay. One is mine, one is a shop pot, and the other two belong to clients.

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Nice kyusus :) if you have time take a picture of yours before you start using and after a few months - I am curious to see how it develops! :)
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Tube » Feb 9th, '16, 16:52

these are my Kyusu,
made from the craftsman Konishi Yohei and Ogawa Jinpachi
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by pedant » Feb 9th, '16, 17:00

i recognize those KONISHIs. i'm a big fan of that blue one in particular. really nice, thanks for sharing
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by William » Feb 9th, '16, 17:35

Niiiiice stuff!
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Tube » Feb 9th, '16, 18:23

also these,made by Masaki Tachi Shigaraki Clay and Shimizu Ken
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by debunix » Feb 9th, '16, 20:55

Quite a lovely variety in shape, color, form....emphasis on the lovely.
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Mrs. Chip » Feb 10th, '16, 13:47

Really beautiful kyusu.
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by pedant » Feb 14th, '16, 04:00

happy valentine's day

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(SHIMIZU Ken nosaka 140mL)
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