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Japanese-made pottery
The title is Karatsu Yakishime Hakeme Chawan (唐津焼締刷毛目茶碗).
This is a tea bowl created by Mizokami Sofu.
Firing in the climbing kiln. He used the skill of forming with coils.
It is yakishime firing unglazed wares at high temperature.
The evening glow is wholly expressed.
Height : 9.8 cm
Diameter : 12.5 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.