Speckled Stoneware Kyusu with Blue Floral Lid
Ceramic decorative and functional art (teapot/kyusu) • Unknown studio potter or contemporary craft artist
Style & Movement
Contemporary Studio Pottery / Craft Movement
Medium & Technique
Stoneware ceramic with speckled glaze, underglaze brushwork, and clear gloss finish
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Small domestic functional vessel, approximately 6 to 8 inches in total length including the handle
Subject Description
A side-handled Japanese-style teapot (kyusu) featuring an off-white speckled stoneware body and a lid decorated with brushed blue and dark grey floral or leaf motifs
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good
Estimated Market Value
15 to 45 USD
Auction Estimate
10 to 30 USD
Provenance History
Acquired from a secondary market or thrift setting, typical of mass-produced studio craft or individual artisan production
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the enduring popularity of Asian-inspired tea vessels within Western studio pottery traditions
Notable Features
Distinctive side-handle design characteristic of a Japanese kyusu, combined with heavily speckled earth-tone glaze and hand-brushed lid decoration
Condition Issues
Minor surface wear consistent with handling and display in a retail environment
Conservation Recommendations
Standard washing with mild soap and water; store in a stable environment away from impact risks