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Seihakuji Takuhai (青白磁高杯)

This is a Kyoto ware cup which Higuchi-san has created.
Potter's wheel throwing to shape.
Firing in the electric kiln.
This is a blue glazed goblet and can be used for water, juice, beer and other beverages.
Available for dishwasher, dryer and microwave oven.

Seihakuji (青白磁)
It's one kind of hakuji, there's the pale blue-green color caused by subtle amount of iron.
The transparent color that blends into nature is really impressive on the whole.
It's all started with baked works in China.
The glaze containing iron turns to light blue by reduction firing.