Shigaraki yaki ware Japanese pottery Flower Vase H13cm blue kiln strange

(Size)   : Height : 13 cm    5.12 inch  /   Width : 21 cm   8.27 inch /  Depth: 11 cm  4.33 inch (Handle is not included in size)

(Material) :  Pottery　

(Origin) : Made in Japan　/ Shigaraki yaki ware 

(Condition) : A brand new

(Note) : An impressive vase with a wide open entrance and small feet.

 It is a vase with a presence that can be decorated well without flowers. 

Please also enjoy the beauty of glaze produced by flame.

When shooting product images, we try to convey the actual atmosphere better. Shigaraki ware is nature (handmade), colors, patterns, shapes may differ slightly.

(Note) : 【History of Shigaraki ware】 One of the six Japanese old kilns. Shigaraki-cho, Koga-gun, Shiga Prefecture. Its founding date goes back to the Taihei era, It is said that it was also related to neighboring Iga Marubashira yaki.  In Shigaraki its baked agricultural tools such as seed pots and miscellaneous goods from ancient times, this is called Koshigara.
In the Muromachi period, tea ceremonies became popular, and Takenojyouou(武野紹)and Sen no Rikyu(千利休)instructed them to make good teaware. It is so-called Jyo- Shiragaki(紹信楽), Rikyu- Shigaraki(利休信楽)and Ensyu-Shiragaki(遠州信楽).

【Shigaraki ware features 】The characteristic of Shigaraki ware is the fire color where the iron in the soil develops red, the ash falling on the container due to the momentum of the flame in the kiln, adhesion of natural ash falling glaze (bidoro glaze) due to ash coating phenomenon, and firewood It is said that it is in a unique baked rise produced by flame, including "burnt" which becomes blackish brown buried in ashes.

【Features of contemporary Shigaraki pottery pot (including water pot)】Burning with traditional climbing kiln is no longer burned with respect to flower pots and water bowls. Today it was transformed into a modern sintering method by gas kiln and heavy oil kiln, making stable baking. As a result, it is possible to develop and use various glazes, handmade using the wheel or hand made by tatara creates a high-class feeling based on tradition of Shigaraki ware from the traditional form, It is believed that Shigaraki ware 's fulfillment and bustling are being created.

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