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Hohin Hikidashi (宝瓶 引き出し)

This is a Bizen ware teapot which Teisai-san has created.
He uses the skill of hand-forming called tebineri with regard to shaping.
The technique of hikidashi- taking out from the kiln just before closing it, putting into paddy hulls
then cooling quickly.
It's a specical color that the black comes out.
The part of foot has turned silver decoration, it's quite rare to be seen.
One serving : about 120 ml