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Shigaraki Chawan (信楽茶碗)
This is the Shigaraki ware crafted by ARAKAWA, Satoshi (荒川智).
Firing in a cave kiln.
He made the shape by throwing on the potter's wheel.
It is traditional shape and very stable.
Height : 9.3 cm
Width : 12.8 cm
Diameter : 12.2 cm
Arakawa moved to Shiga to make his unique ceramics. Simple design with burnt and mild natural glaze are characterized by firing in the anagama wood-fired kin.