Description

(Size) : Diameter 8 x Height 9.5 cm / 3.14 x 3.74 inch

(Capacity) : 300ml

(Material) : Pottery

(Origin) : Made in Japan / Kiyomizu yaki

(Condition) : Brand new

(Note) :

The contrast of black and white is impressive.
The design of a stylish 高台kodai(Ring-shaped base on the bottom of a vessel) and unique finish.

Kiyomizu is one of the traditional crafts that represent Kyoto,originally started in the pottery of Kiyomizu Slope neighborhood toward theKiyomizu-dera.

Pottery and porcelain made in Kyoto is generally known as Kyo-style ceramics,Kiyomizu ware.
The splendor and refined elegance of Kyo-style-ceramics,Kiyomizu ware is created based on sophisticated design and various proficient skills.
History of pottery and porcelain in Kyoto started more than 1,200 years ago,in Nara period.
A Buddhist preist, Gyoki built a kiln and made earthenware in Seikanji.
Now the ruins of the temple is called "Chawan-zaka".

Kyo-style ceramics, Kiyomizu ware products are mostly handmade and the feature of that is in wide variety in small quantity.