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Karatsu Yakishime Hanaire (唐津焼締花入)
This is the Karatsu ware crafted by MIZOKAMI, Sofu (溝上藻風).
Firing in the climbing kiln. He made the shape by throwing on thepotter's wheel.
It is yakishime firing unglazed wares at high temperature.
It can complement the beauty of wildflowers when putting them in the vase.
Height : 25.2 cm
Diameter : 12.6 cm
Imadake kiln named by Sofu-san is located in Imari-shi, Saga prefecture. It's a mysterious Karatsu-yaki design made with soil taken in a nearby mountain.