Tiger and Dragon engraved teapot by Kouji/Kikumaru
A marugata shudei kyusu by Kouji, with engraving by Kikumaru.
A dragon surging through waves and a tiger in the bamboo forest cover the body, and the engraving extends to the lid and the spout — every surface animated with precise, confident line work.
Engraver Kikumaru - A graduate of Nihon University, Faculty of Art (painting), she worked as a designer of shamisen accessories and Japanese craft goods before turning to kyusu engraving in 2023.
Built-in handmade ceramic filter
Hand-crafted in Tokoname, Japan by Tokoname craftsman Iwase Kouji, the pattern is engraved by Tokoname engraver Kikumaru.
Length (body + handle): Approx. 12.4 cm / 4.9", height: 9.8 cm / 3.9"
Vol. approx. 205 ml / 6.9 fl oz
US$395.00 (Shipping charges not included) SOLD