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Kohanyu Chawan (紅斑釉茶碗)
This is a Kyoto ware cup which Takemura-san has created.
He made the shape with throwing on the potter's wheel.
The decoration is done with the glaze containing ash of grapevine he grew.
Height : 9 cm
Width : 11.5 cm
Takemura-san is a ceramicist who engages in creative activities in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto prefecture. It’s interesting that color changes depending on settings, temperature and a part of plants, though same glaze is used.