Gaiwan Lidded Cup by Nakao Munehiro

Authentic hand-crafted gaiwan suitable for Japanese tea. This gaiwan can be used to brew a variety of larger leaved teas such as oolong, red tea or kamairicha.

The potter uses the Akahata white glaze on a reddish soil to bring out this beautiful glossy white surface. With use over time the glaze will start to show a craquelure which will add to the flavor of the teapot and its expression.

Product specifications

Contains:  1x gaiwan lidded cup
Tea pot size: H6cm x D9cm;
Packaging: standard wrapping

Munehiro Nakao Profile

Born in 1980 in Nara prefecture.
Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramists’ Technical Institute.
Worked under Masaaki Inomata at the Bizen-ware Saizōbō kiln as an apprentice for 5 years.
Worked under Ōshio Shōzan at the Akahata-ware Shōzan kiln as an apprentice for 5 years.
Started his own kiln under the name Tsukitachi-kama in Ikoma, Nara in 2013.
Moved the location of his kiln to Heguri in Nara in 2018.