Taka Toshifumi Seven Lucky Gods Japanese Houhin Teapot Set with 5 Teacups

This Japanese teapot set, comprises a houhin, a yuzamashi and 5 teacups, hand-painted by Taka Toshifumi. Each item is intricately adorned with one of the Seven Lucky Gods, depicted in vivid and lifelike detail. The pieces are decorated from top to bottom with a gradient of gold, emitting a subtle shimmer. The overall aesthetic exudes a refined, sophisticated quality.

A houhin is a teapot without a handle and is designed to brew premium quality Japanese tea leaves that need to be infused at lower temperatures. The triangular cup, called a yuzamashi, is actually a small pitcher used to cool down boiled hot water to the appropriate temperature suited to make aromatic and rich tea. 

The shoza style, originating in the Meiji period (1868 CE–1912 CE), is renowned for its vibrant colors, elaborate designs, and opulent gold embellishments. Taka preserves these traditional motifs while adding his own designs, balancing historical lavishness with modern sensibilities. This approach creates visual harmony and avoids overwhelming intensity for today's viewers, ensuring the shoza style remains enchanting and relevant in the modern era.

Taka Toshifumi, born in 1965, is a renowned Japanese craftsman specializing in Kutani ware. He not only preserves his family's traditional methods but also continually innovates, keeping Kutani ware vibrant and unique in modern art. 

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Quantity:  1 houhin, 1 yuzamashi, 5 teacups
• Dimension: [Houhin with lid] 13 cm (5.1 in) x 9.5 cm (3.7 in) x H 7.0 cm (2.8 in)
  [Yuzamashi] 9.5 cm (3.7 in) x 5 cm (1.9 in) x H 7 cm (2.7 in)
  [Cups] D 6.2 cm (2.4 in) x H 4 cm (1.6 in)
• Capacity:  [Houhin] 90 ml (3.0 oz)
  [Yuzamashi] 40 ml (1.3 oz)
  [Cup] 40 ml (1.3 oz)
• Material: Porcelain
• Origin: Made in Japan - Kutani ware
• Artist: Taka Toshifumi