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Kohanyu Guinomi (紅斑釉ぐい呑)
This is a Kyoto ware cup which Takemura-san has created.
The decoration is done with the glaze containing ash of grapevine he grew.
Although special paints hasn't been used, the spotted light pink color comes out.
Height : 4.7 cm
Width : 6.8 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.