This is a Banko-yaki clay teapot (kyusu) marked "Chuken-sei." It has several flaws, including a repaired area on the spout, overall scratches and stains, damage to the handle, rust on the metal fittings, missing Japanese paper protecting the fittings, and a crack in the bottom of the interior. Therefore, please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item or are overly concerned about condition. Only those who understand and appreciate old items and imperfections are welcome to purchase. I have photographed the damage as much as possible, but it was impossible to capture everything due to the number of photos. Please examine the images carefully to understand the condition. It is believed to be Banko-yaki from the Meiji era. The mark "Chuken-sei" likely indicates the manufacturer. It is probably Banko-yaki fired in Fukushima Prefecture, such as at Nihonmatsu or Tajima, and may be a type of pottery that has disappeared over time. Would you like to have it as a reference for Banko-yaki? Please refer to the images for the size. If you purchase immediately, it will be considered that you have agreed to the condition. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing to avoid any issues such as "it's different from what I expected." Please ask any questions before purchasing, as such issues after purchase will lead to negative outcomes for both parties. However, please understand that this is completely a junk item and is being sold as a defective item. #TajimaBanko #NihonmatsuBanko #BankoYaki #KoBanko #Handmade #Ceramics #Clay #Pottery #Ceramic #ChukenSei #KatsuzoKiln #Aizu #Tohoku #Mingei #Mingei #YanagiSori #Dobin #Kyusu #JunkItem #SomaYaki #Antique #Antique