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Kohanyu Koro (紅斑釉香炉)
This is a Kyoto ware incense burner which Takemura-san has created.
The decoration is done with the glaze containing ash of grapevine he grew.
Although special paints hasn't been used, the spotted light pink color comes out.
It is koro incense burner in Japanese tea ceremony.
Height : 12 cm
Width : 16.2 cm
Takemura-san is a ceramicist who engages in creative activities in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto prefecture. It’s interesting that color changes depending on settings, temperature and a part of plants, though same glaze is used.