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Mishimakaratsu Guinomi (三島唐津ぐい呑)
This is a Karatsu ware cup which Mizokami-san has created.
Mishima ware is patterns via stamps or carving to clay,
which is followed by a layer of white slip.
The white slip is then wiped or scraped off, revealing the inlay design, and a thin layer of clear feldspar or ash glaze is applied.
Height : 3.8 cm
Width : 8.5 cm
Length : 8.5 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.