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Tortoise shell pattern teapot Kikko kyūsu
Kikko Teapot
Tortoiseshell and samurai glaze. A teapot that lasts.
1.380,00€
Sélectionné au Japon par Léonard
Plus que 1 en stock, expédié depuis la France
Livraison offerte en France
Expédié sous 1 à 2 jours ouvrés
Retours sous 30 jours
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Product description
This teapot is a potter’s piece in the truest sense of the word. Its cylindrical sandy stoneware body features a kikko design, a hexagonal pattern inspired by the tortoise shell, a Japanese symbol of longevity and strength. Each hexagon is hand-incised into the clay, then highlighted in white before firing: the contrast between the ochre body and the light lines creates a textured, almost tactile surface. The lid and handle tell a different story: a deep green-brown glaze, nearly black in places, as glossy and dense as armor. The square handle with slightly raised corners is a potter's signature, designed as much for grip as for aesthetics. The horizontal, sharp-edged spout pours with precision. This teapot makes tea. It makes it well. And it stays there on the table afterward, because you don’t want to put it away.
Care: this stoneware teapot should be washed by hand, not in the dishwasher; avoid sudden thermal shock, such as ice water on a still-hot teapot, which could crack the glaze.
Craft and know-how
About this object
This teapot is a potter’s piece in the truest sense of the word. Its cylindrical sandy stoneware body features a kikko design, a hexagonal pattern inspired by the tortoise shell, a Japanese symbol of longevity and strength. Each hexagon is hand-incised into the clay, then highlighted in white before firing: the contrast between the ochre body and the light lines creates a textured, almost tactile surface. The lid and handle tell a different story: a deep green-brown glaze, nearly black in places, as glossy and dense as armor. The square handle with slightly raised corners is a potter's signature, designed as much for grip as for aesthetics. The horizontal, sharp-edged spout pours with precision. This teapot makes tea. It makes it well. And it stays there on the table afterward, because you don’t want to put it away.
Care: this stoneware teapot should be washed by hand, not in the dishwasher; avoid sudden thermal shock, such as ice water on a still-hot teapot, which could crack the glaze.
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Features and care
Delivery and returns
Fast delivery
All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.
Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.
No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.
30-day returns
You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.
For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.
Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the kikko pattern incised on this teapot symbolise?
It is a hexagonal pattern inspired by a tortoise shell, a Japanese symbol of longevity and strength.
How do I prepare this teapot before first use?
Rinse it with hot water before first use, without detergent, then let it air-dry.
Will the unglazed stoneware change with use?
Yes, it absorbs the tea over time and improves.
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