Karatsu Dobin Teapot (with Tea Strainer)

This is a Mino ware dobin (traditional Japanese teapot).

Its gray surface, resembling the texture of natural stone with a rugged look, gives it a striking appearance. However, thanks to the glossy glaze, the surface is actually smooth to the touch.

Compared to a kyusu, a dobin holds a larger volume, making it ideal for serving multiple people.

Please note that the appearance and texture may vary slightly from piece to piece. Thank you for your understanding.

Mino ware originated during the Momoyama period, alongside the rise of the tea ceremony, and is primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. It was particularly loved by tea masters during the birth of Japan’s wabi-sabi culture. Notable types of Mino ware include the refined pale yellow Kizeto, the glossy jet-black Setoguro, the soft milky-white Shino ware, and the uniquely green-patterned Oribe ware. Today, Mino ware accounts for more than half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan.