Silver Teapot

Description

I am a Silver Teapot. I can always squiggle my way out of hot water.

Curator’s Notes

With it’s gleaming copper handle and silver overglaze, this teapot really stands out as a sculptural, almost decorative piece but the beauty is that it is fully functional as a teapot or kettle that can be heated under a flame. We especially have fond memories of this teapot as it is the teapot Masanobu Ando used to perform a tea ceremony demonstration during the exhibition Shaping the Void. A video of it’s journey from Japan to the shelves of our gallery in Manhattan can be viewed here.

Silver Teapot was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Masanobu Ando

Designer: Masanobu Ando

Specifications

Dimensions: 6.0” (w) x 6.5” (l) x 9.0″ (h) or 15.2cm (w) x 16.5cm (l) x 22.9cm (h)

Weight: 1.3 lb or 0.6 kg

Materials: Ceramic, Sterling silver overglaze, Copper

Details

• Handcrafted in Tajimi, Japan
• Features Masanobu Ando’s signature stamp on the bottom of the pot
• Dripless spout
• Lid has a steam hole
• Interior and exterior is silver overglazed
• Silver overglaze will patina to develop a black matter over time
• The blackish patina is harmless and is a sulfide film that occurs when silver combines with hydrogen sulfide in the air
• The pot can be polished to remove the patina with toothpaste or baking soda and a damp cloth.
• Can be used on a gas stovetop or portable teapot warmer
• Hand wash
• Wipe with a cloth and dry well after use
• Each piece is uniquely handcrafted and will have variations
• Copper handle will oxidize to develop a patina over time
• Do not dish wash
• Do not microwave