This is a commonly seen teapot in Japan. It is cheap, readily available and if it breaks, no great loss. It is everywhere and typifies the Japanese teapot. It is called きゅうす kyūsu in Japanese. The word teaポット teapotto, but referring to a more western-style-looking tea pot, is also seen these days.
きゅうす kyūsu
きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
There are as many different tea pots in Japan as there are people with different tastes.
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
The glass ones have become quite popular in Europe and they are often used for herbal teas.
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
There is a tendency for Japanese teapots to be small as the family group tends to be small and they may take tea at different times, so there is no need to make “a large pot”.
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
This a more a Korean traditional design.
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
寿 ことぶき kotobuki long life
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu
Tea pot きゅうす kyūsu