{"product_id":"ceramic-japan-yagi-goat-teapot","title":"Ceramic Japan Yagi Goat Teapot by Makoto Komatsu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA goat-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\u003eYagi means goat in Japanese, and this teapot wears its animal lightly: the spout is a goat’s head with a quietly alert expression, and two small horns rise from the lid. Ceramic Japan hand-applies a kiln-altered glaze over red clay, so each pot comes out of the kiln with its own tone and texture, and the clay’s warmth shows through. The oval body sits low and steady, measures 6.5 × 3.6 × 5.9 in and holds about 546 ml (18.5 fl oz), roughly three cups. A stainless steel strainer drops inside for loose-leaf tea, and the bamboo handle is held in place by its own spring. Komatsu meant it to pour more than tea: sake and dashi suit it too.\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 Yagi (goat) teapot, item CJ-YG1\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 Stable oval body with a goat-head spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 × 3.6 × 5.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 546 ml (18.5 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-YG1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat-head spout and horned lid, designed by Makoto Komatsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed clay with a hand-applied kiln-altered glaze; every piece varies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 546 ml (18.5 fl oz), roughly three small cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel strainer for loose-leaf tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo handle sprung into the clay lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a pourer for sake or soup stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily loose-leaf sencha, genmaicha or hojicha for two or three people; a tea tray in a Japandi or wabi-sabi kitchen; a sake service at the table. It also makes a memorable gift for tea lovers and collectors of Japanese ceramics. Pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceramic-japan-tori-bird-teapot\"\u003eCeramic Japan Tori Bird 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\u003eStovetop use: it cannot go over an open flame, so heat water in a kettle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge gatherings: at about 546 ml it pours two to three cups per pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants identical, factory-uniform pieces: the hand-applied glaze varies from pot to pot.\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\u003eLift out the strainer and empty the leaves after each use, rinse the pot with warm water and let it dry with the lid off. Keep the bamboo handle dry and out of long soaks. Never place it over a flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much tea does the Yagi teapot hold?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 546 ml (18.5 fl oz) filled to the brim, which pours two to three small Japanese cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Yagi teapot come with a strainer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A stainless steel strainer basket sits inside the pot for loose-leaf tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the Yagi teapot go on the stove?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It must not be used over an open flame; heat the water in a kettle and pour it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does my Yagi teapot look slightly different from the photos?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kiln-altered glaze is applied by hand to red clay, so color and texture vary from piece to piece; no two are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use the Yagi teapot for sake? (our styling advice)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its designer intended it for sake and soup stock as well as tea, and it makes a charming warm-sake pourer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Yagi teapot a good gift?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, for tea drinkers, ceramics collectors or anyone born in the Year of the Goat; pair it with the bird-shaped Tori teapot for a set.\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. All sales are final, so check the size and specifications above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much tea does the Yagi teapot hold?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"About 546 ml (18.5 fl oz) filled to the brim, which pours two to three small Japanese cups.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the Yagi teapot come with a strainer?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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