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Karatsu Yakishime Chawan (唐津焼締茶碗)
This is the Karatsu ware crafted by MIZOKAMI, Sofu (溝上藻風).
Firing in the climbing kiln. He used the skill of forming with coils.
It is yakishime firing unglazed wares at high temperature.
The morning glow is wholly expressed.
Height : 10.6 cm
Diameter : 11.0 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.