Kutani x Tokoname Ware Handmade Japanese Kyusu Sakura Teapot by Hirotaka Umehara

DescriptionHirotaka Umehara
Works by Hirotaka Umehara

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry “Traditional Craftsman” Certification

1945Father, Harutaka Umehara founded GyokukoTouen

1946Born as the eldest son of the firstTamamitsu

1988 Inherited the second generation of Tamamitsu

1988 Established Tamamitsu Touen Co., Ltd.

1997 Built anagama kiln (Shiinoki kiln)

Award History

2nd year of Reiwa Received “Spring Award of Merit” Received

Aichi Prefecture “Excellent Skill Award” Received

Aichi Prefecture “Traditional Merit Award” Received

Aichi Prefecture “Traditional Excellence Award”

Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition “Selected” 2nd

Tokoname City Mayor Three Awards Ceramic Industry Exhibition

Received theChosanAward2 times

Received the Encouragement Award2 times

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Capacity 160cc *Capacity is 80% of full water capacity.Material / component: PotteryOrigin: Japan

Care: Dishwasher /NO Microwave Oven/NO

Note: Please note as each piece is hand-made, slight variation in shape and glazing may occur.