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YOKKAICHI C0031

KINKI BANKO YAKI This is semi-porcelain made by "Rigetsu Kiln" in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Using clay with a high iron content, it is fired at high temperatures with a reducing flame to create a deep reddish bean color (purple clay). (Purple clay vessels are said to enhance the flavor of tea in particular.) Sano […]

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SHIGARAKI C0003

KINKI SHIGARAKI YAKI This pottery was made at Minoru Kiln in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. The piece was fired twice. The bottom of the white vessel has a transparent blue coloring, giving it a unique texture. Details:https://minorugama.com/ Matsukawa Minoru 1949 Born in Tenri, Nara Prefecture1974 Joined Yamabun Ceramics in Shigaraki   Studied under Tsuguharu Kanzaki1982 […]

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