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Tea pottery Shigaraki-Shigaraki ware
🍂Coming from the pottery production area of Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, as one of the six ancient kilns in the Japanese ceramics industry, Shigaraki ware has a history of nearly 1,300 years and was designated as a traditional craft by the country in Showa 51. The biggest feature of Shigaraki ware is that it is fired directly in the kiln without glaze. The chemical reaction between the firewood ash and the clay produces a green crystal layer - "natural glaze". The clay has a high iron content, and the iron oxidizes after firing at high temperatures. The three major characteristics of Shigaraki-yaki are "crimson" or russet, and "scorch marks" that vary in shades depending on the depth of firewood and ashes buried.
It is also the origin of tea. The simplicity of Shigaraki ware is closely related to the spirit of wabi-sabi (わびさび) that tea people yearn for. It is favored by tea ceremony masters such as Murata Shuguang and Sen no Rikyu, and enjoys the reputation of "tea pottery Shigaraki". In addition, the mascot Shigaraki Tanuki, which was born in 1951 due to the emperor's visit, is also the most famous sign of Shigaraki ware.
💟This work shows the beauty of Shigaraki-ware wabi-sabi. The green natural glaze, wood-fired terracotta, and scorch marks fully demonstrate the natural and simple characteristics. However, this work also displays meticulous craftsmanship. The branches and leaves presented with incisions, the natural glaze scattered to symbolize dewdrops, and the petals painted with gold leaf paint all reveal delicacy and meticulousness.
Shigaraki ware can be said to be the most different style from Kutani ware. Kutani ware presents a sense of elegance, splendor and colorfulness; Shigaraki ware is the ultimate in simplicity, nature and wabi-sabi spirit. It is a unique Japanese aesthetic and the creation of imperfect beauty. Infinite inspiration.
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※Vase size: diameter 13.5×height 29.5cm
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- Originating from the pottery production area of Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Shigaraki ware is one of the six oldest kilns in the Japanese ceramics industry and has a history of nearly 1,300 years. It was designated as a traditional craft by the country in Showa 51. Shigaraki town produces rich and unique pottery clay. Because of its unique texture, it is fired directly in the kiln without glaze. The appearance is rough, natural, simple and elegant, gradually forming the unique style of Shigaraki ware.
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