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 Poseidon » Oct 23rd, '14, 14:39

Alex wrote:Looks good! nice proportions...ball filter I see?
Yes sir.

Anyone know the chop?
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Oct 24th, '14, 03:42

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Is this the chop?

If so its Baigetsu Tomimoto
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Poseidon » Oct 24th, '14, 08:19

Alex wrote:
baigetu3.gif
Is this the chop?

If so its Baigetsu Tomimoto
It looks similar from the photo, I can confirm next week when I get it. Thanks Alex!
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by brandon » Nov 2nd, '14, 18:54

Back from the dead...

Thanks to Gen Saratani

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by BW85 » Nov 2nd, '14, 20:54

Wow that's a beautiful kyusu, even with the repairs. What's the volume?
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by William » Nov 2nd, '14, 20:57

Beautiful teapot, amazing details! Imari yaki or Kyo yaki?
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by bonescwa » Nov 2nd, '14, 23:45

Beautiful kintsugi! Did you do it yourself?
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by Pig Hog » Nov 3rd, '14, 03:54

If you didn't do it yourself, how much did that cost you? I have a couple of lids that I repaired, which I've always wished I'd had kintsugi done on but I don't know anywhere that'll do it outside of Japan (preferably in the UK) without massive cost.
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Nov 3rd, '14, 07:59

BW85 wrote:Wow that's a beautiful kyusu, even with the repairs. What's the volume?
IMO its even nicer with the repairs then without. Gives the pot such a deep character by wearing the owners love within the quality of the repair.

****Be right back... smashing up tea ware :lol:
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by brandon » Nov 3rd, '14, 09:54

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The man of the hour with a favorite piece. Not a kyusu.
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by _woods » Dec 12th, '14, 18:02

After months of indecision...


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Thank you Alex, and Chip for your input. Not bad for a first teapot. :)
I couldn't be more pleased.
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by debunix » Dec 12th, '14, 18:24

Settling right in there.....a lovely pot that should look as much at home on your tea table as in the snow.
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Chip » Dec 12th, '14, 19:42

... shuweet! TCers have a bunch of this same style Hokujo!
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Dec 13th, '14, 08:11

Lovely! 8)
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Dec 20th, '14, 08:07

My new Kyusu Yohen Shimizu Ken
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Being a Shimzu Ken Fan Boy I was very lucky to snag this one. Note the serial number of NR000 yes this is the original Nosaka reduction pot. Reserved by someone from the first batch and then never sold. Spent 3 years tucked away. I was browsing Hojo site and refreshed and it popped up. I didnt think I just bought.

The clay is certainly different from newer batches. It seems more finer and is a stunning piece in the hand with the lighter bits like milk chocolate. Rather then being matte like a new Nosaka Reduction this one has glossy highlights all over. The pot has a lot of soul and I'll treasure this one. Seems much lighter in weight as well.

Thanks to the person that reserved! 8)
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