Chinese Tea Pot or Kendi

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Mario, Jun 6, 2019.

  1. Mario

    Mario Well-Known Member

    At a loss to fins a description for this, any help would be greatly appreciated. Small measuring3-3/4"H. nose1.jpg nose2.jpg nose3.jpg nose4.jpg
     
  2. Phaik Hooi

    Phaik Hooi Well-Known Member

    japanese teapots usually has a side handle, but a handle with a hole is strange :confused: EDIT: just remembered that chinese medicine brewing pots have side handles :facepalm::hilarious:
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    Last edited: Jun 6, 2019
  3. Smudged

    Smudged Well-Known Member

    Its a yokode no kyusu, or side handled Japanese teapot. Traditionally used while sitting on tatami mats I think, across from your guest. The hole in the handle allows for smooth pouring of the tea. This was one I had a while ago, late 19th or turn of 20th century. Mine was a little bigger, maybe yours was for only one or two servings. Nice one :)

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    Last edited: Jun 6, 2019
  4. Mario

    Mario Well-Known Member

    Thank you.
     
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