Flowing teacup 01/Hashima ware

An old Hashima-yaki teacup, representative of the folk kilns of Kurashiki, a city with a deep history of folk art. This is a classic piece that has been made since the time of the first generation Ogawara Torakichi, and is representative of the kiln. The black and white glaze poured over the rustic texture also gives it a modern impression. It has been 76 years since the first generation Ogawara Torakichi, known as the best potter's wheel user in Japan, built the kiln. It was loved as a kiln that embodied the spirit of folk art, but it will close in 2022. It still has many die-hard fans, and is one of the vessels that will be treasured.

Size: Φ78h72 (mm)

*Since these are old handmade items, there may be small scratches or uneven coloring, but please understand that this is the charm of handmade items.

*Although there is no damage such as chips or dents, there may be changes over time such as crazing due to use, so please consider this before purchasing.

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■ Hashima ware

The kiln was built in 1946 by Ogawara Torakichi, a long-time potter of Sakatsu ware in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. Renowned as Japan's best potter on the potter's wheel, Torakichi, who remained a lifelong craftsman, created pottery that was trusted as an everyday item that fits into people's lives. Bernard Leach and Hamada Shoji, key figures in the Mingei movement, also visited the kiln, and Hashima ware was greatly influenced by them and developed. Even after Torakichi's death, the kiln has inherited his spirit and has been loved by people for 76 years, but will close in November 2022, much to everyone's regret.