Shigaraki ware Japanese pottery small plate MamezaraKogetsu Japan

Description

(Size) : Approx. 9 x 3 cm / 3.54 x 1.18 inch

(Material) : Pottery

(Origin) : Made in Japan / Shigaraki yaki

(Condition) : Brand new

(Note) :

Kogetsu, a vessel of mysterious charm
Soil texture and expressive impact!
Add more playfulness to your table.
Each item is carefully handmade.
窯変(Yohen) that occur in the kiln. The scenery that is created when that encounter flame.
窯変(Yohen) is a change in the glaze that occurs due to various influences inside the kiln.
Rare pottery, no two alike.

-Shigaraki ware-
Shigaraki ware is a pottery made in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan and is said to have a long history of more than 1200 years.
Shigaraki ware was designated as a traditional craft by the country in 1976.
It is a ceramic Shigaraki ware handed down untill today that is supported by a long history, culture and through traditional techniques.
One of the features, the surface of the vessel is rough and contains many fine stone grains. Along with the prosperity of the tea ceremony, it has been prized as a teaware.
Technology development corresponding to the demand was performed from the ease of processing, while leaving the unique “Wabi” and “Sabi” of Shigaraki ware, and pottery rooted in life has been made until today.