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Karatsu Tomayu Guinomi (唐津当麻釉ぐい呑)
This is the Karatsu ware crafted by MIZOKAMI, Yshihiro (溝上良博).
Firing in the climbing kiln. He made the shape by throwing on the potter's wheel.
He developed the glaze which is made of metamorphic rocks in the east of Imari area.
Tomayu glaze is the original material that is developed by MIZOKAMI.
Height : 5.4 cm
Diameter : 6.4 cm
He has learned some basics of pottery in Kyoto. With a belief in handmade, he's using locally sourced stones and clay for making special glaze.