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Karatsu Yakishime Hakeme Chawan (唐津焼締刷毛目茶碗)
This is the Karatsu ware crafted by MIZOKAMI, Sofu (溝上藻風).
Firing in the climbing kiln. He used the skill of forming with coils.
It is yakishime firing unglazed wares at high temperature.
The evening glow is wholly expressed.
Height : 9.8 cm
Diameter : 12.5 cm
He is the head of the Imadake kiln located in Imari-shi, Saga prefecture. It's a mysterious Karatsu-yaki design with soils taken in the nearby mountains.