Here's an introduction to the kensui, a tea ceremony utensil. The kensui is a vessel used to discard the water or hot water used to rinse the teabowl. It plays a very important role during the tea procedure (temae) and is made from various materials such as pottery, metal, and bamboo. While stainless steel is mainly used, this product is made of pottery. In authentic tea ceremonies, pottery is sometimes considered to be of a higher grade than metal. This is a one-of-a-kind item. #teaceremony #kensui #antique