Pouring vessel for Sencha a

This is a pouring vessel for sencha tea with a gentle, rounded shape and beautiful, fine crazing. This piece was created using the experience gained from learning Ogawa-ryu Sencha tea, and would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys tea. This pouring vessel is made on a potter's wheel using clay from Shigaraki. To achieve a beautiful white color, it is carefully carved using the thin-cutting technique learned in Kiyomizu, Kyoto, and finished with a glaze. The inside is also glazed, and small holes are carefully drilled for the tea strainer. The inside is orange in places. It is light, easy to pour, and has excellent water flow. The lid is also well-ground and fits perfectly. It takes a lot of time to complete, from making the pottery to finishing. You can enjoy watching the beautiful crazing increase as you use it. About Crazing These are cracks that appear on the surface of ceramics, and are one of the highlights of the piece and give it character. Diameter 7.5cm Height 8.5cm Mouth diameter 4.0cm Weight 150g Capacity 100cc (80%) Ideal for serving 1-2 people. *Do not use microwaves, dishwashers, ovens, cleansers, nylon scrubbers, etc.