Tokoname-yaki Master Shoji Umehara (Shoryu) - Shudei (Vermilion Clay) Flower Carving Peony Kyusu (Teapot) - Tokoname Ware This is a relatively large yokote kyusu (side-handled teapot) made by Shoji Umehara (Shoryu), a popular Tokoname artist. Beautiful peony flowers and the auspicious phrase "Fuki Hosho" (Wealth and Spring) are carved, creating a spring-like design. Purchased at a department store in Tokyo. Please consider this item with the understanding that it is a used item.