{"product_id":"ceramic-japan-tori-bird-teapot","title":"Ceramic Japan Tori Bird Teapot by Makoto Komatsu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA round, bird-shaped teapot in glazed red clay with a sprung bamboo handle, designed by Makoto Komatsu for Ceramic Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTori means bird in Japanese. Here the spout becomes a small bird’s head, beak forward, as if the pot were about to hop across the table. The body is full and round, 7.3 × 4.25 × 6.3 in, and holds about 566 ml (19 fl oz), enough for three small cups. Ceramic Japan brushes a kiln-altered glaze onto red clay by hand, so the color pools and shifts differently on every piece. A stainless steel strainer sits inside for loose leaves, and the bamboo handle stays in place by its own spring. Komatsu, who designed it, also intended it as a pourer for sake and soup stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic Japan (Seto, Aichi, Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tori (bird) teapot, item CJ-TR1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makoto Komatsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teapot \/ pouring vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round body with a bird-head spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.3 × 4.25 × 6.3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 566 ml (19 fl oz) when filled to the brim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red clay with a hand-applied kiln-altered glaze; bamboo handle; stainless steel strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for use over an open flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece varies slightly in glaze and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e CJ-TR1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird-head spout and round body, designed by Makoto Komatsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-applied kiln-altered glaze on red clay; no two alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 566 ml (19 fl oz) capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel strainer basket included in the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung bamboo handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the goat-shaped Yagi teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pot of sencha or oolong for two or three; an afternoon tea tray; serving warm sake at dinner. A thoughtful gift for tea drinkers and collectors of Japanese studio-style ceramics. Pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceramic-japan-yagi-goat-teapot\"\u003eCeramic Japan Yagi Goat Teapot by Makoto Komatsu\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeating on a burner: it is not for open flame, so boil water in a kettle first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing a crowd: it holds about 566 ml, two or three small cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who expects identical pieces: the hand-applied glaze makes every pot unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Japanese craft objects like this one earn their place by being used every day. Ceramic Japan was founded in 1973 in Seto, Aichi, one of Japan’s oldest pottery towns, and works with designers to turn traditional ceramic techniques into objects for everyday life. Its New Crinkle Super Bag vase, modeled on a crumpled paper bag, was selected for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Makoto Komatsu, born in Tokyo, studied craft design at Musashino Art Junior College, later taught as a professor at Musashino Art University (1999), and won the Exhibition Design Award at the 1st Mino International Ceramics Exhibition in 1986. He has shown widely in Tokyo and at international exhibitions, including the World Modern Ceramic Art Exhibition in Shanghai and the 4th World Ceramic Biennale in Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty the strainer after use, rinse the pot in warm water and leave the lid off to dry. Avoid soaking the bamboo handle, and never put the pot over a flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much does the Tori teapot hold?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 566 ml (19 fl oz) when filled to the brim, enough for about three small cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs there a strainer in the Tori teapot?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a stainless steel strainer basket for loose-leaf tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I heat water in the Tori teapot on the stove?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is not for use over an open flame; pour in water heated in a kettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill my Tori teapot look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical: the glaze is applied by hand and altered in the kiln, so each pot varies in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the Tori and Yagi teapots?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTori is round with a bird-head spout and holds about 566 ml; Yagi is a lower oval with a goat-head spout and holds about 546 ml. Both are by Makoto Komatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich kitchens suit the Tori teapot? (our styling advice)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapandi, wabi-sabi, rustic and warm minimalist kitchens; on open shelving it reads as a small sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, stylists and hospitality buyers can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Ceramic Japan and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and help sourcing in quantity. Applying takes about three minutes, and our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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