Silver Teapot - Small

Masanobu Ando

• Introduction

  I am a Small Silver Teapot. Who said teatime can't be a little twisted. With a handle and ceramic pot like this, I'm ready to shake things up.

   

• Curator's Notes 

  With it's gleaming copper handle and silver overglaze, this teapot really stands out as a sculptural, almost decorative piece but the beauty is that it is fully functional as a teapot or kettle that can be heated under a flame. We especially have fond memories of this teapot as it is the teapot Masanobu Ando used to perform a tea ceremony demonstration during the exhibition Shaping the Void. A video of it's journey from Japan to the shelves of our gallery in Manhattan can be viewed here.

   

  Silver Teapot was curated by Angélique Chmielewski.

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Maker: Masanobu Ando

   

  Designer: Masanobu Ando

   

• Specifications

   

  Dimensions:

  Approximately: 5.6” (w) x 6.1” (l) x 8.6" (h) or 14.2cm (w) x 15.5cm (l) x 21.8cm (h)

   

  Weight: 

  1.0 lb or 0.5 kg

   

  Materials:

  Ceramic, Sterling silver overglaze, Copper

   

• Details
  • Handcrafted in Tajimi, Japan
  • Features Masanobu Ando's signature stamp on the bottom of the pot
  • Dripless spout
  • Lid has a steam hole
  • Interior and exterior is silver overglazed
  • Silver overglaze will patina to develop a black matter over time
  • The blackish patina is harmless and is a sulfide film that occurs when silver combines with hydrogen sulfide in the air
  • The pot can be polished to remove the patina with toothpaste or baking soda and a damp cloth.
  • Can be used on a gas stovetop or portable teapot warmer
  • Hand wash
  • Wipe with a cloth and dry well after use
  • Each piece is uniquely handcrafted and will have variations
  • As each pot is individually hand crafted, dimensions will vary slightly
  • Copper handle will oxidize to develop a patina over time
  • Do not dish wash
  • Do not microwave
• Return Policy
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