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Chosengaratsu Tatara Mitsuashi-kobachi (朝鮮唐津タタラ三ツ足小鉢)
This is a Karatsu ware bowl which Mizokami-san has created.
It's finished with slab building called "tatara-zukuri."
Cutting a sheet of clay into pieces, then shaping them with blend of tatara board's thickness.
He used "namako-yu" glaze that was first introduced, it means the color resembles sea cucumber.
Kakewake technique is also applied, Separating two areas and coloring to one side and another glaze to the other side.
It's one of the traditional design that has been treasured for long time.
This is a set of three bowls (3 pcs).
Height : 4.4 cm
Width : 12.0 cm
Length : 12.0 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.