Saikai agasuke kiln color-changing glaze pair cup (essence of life/Abe)

Using the characteristics of the kiln to make the cup present a warm rendering tone. "Kiln change" mainly refers to the uncertain natural change of glaze color on the surface of porcelain due to the change of temperature in the kiln during the firing process. 【Product Information】 Size: φ7×H11cm, 230g, 260ml (2 pieces in total) Origin: Japan/Nagasaki Prefecture/Hasami Material: Feldspar 100% ::Manufacturer (Agent):: Saikai Pottery Co., Ltd. 2124 Orishiki Sego, Hasami-cho, Higashihiksu-gun, Nagasaki Prefecture https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109370596_74c80f0f34_k.jpg It is taken from the Tohoku dialect, meaning "格好つけ" (swag, handsome), so the name is a bit ironic. The deliberately thin glaze shows the texture of the fabric through scraping, bringing out the beauty of the details of the overall workmanship. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109937270_c7a29a02bd_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109817720_7e03e19629_k.jpg **essence of life ceramic designer / Kuntaro Abe** Influenced by his grandfather who loved to collect crafts, he naturally stepped into the field of craft design. At first, he devoted himself to creating free and independent art sculptures, but he was not practical, but with the encounters and experiences in life, he realized that his real wish was to enrich the lives of more people through design. In 2006, he was invited by the current chairman of Saikai Pottery, and decided to go to Hasami Town to assist him in the promotion and development of Hasami Pottery. He designed the "essence of life" series, combined with his own experience and knowledge, and integrated Hasami pottery. Develop objects with functionality and design. **"What makes you feel rich in life?"**Kotaro Abe answered this question with his works, and this question is also his expectation for his continuous breakthrough. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109401323_1fd6a937b5_k.jpg **Hasamiyaki with a new name but a long history** In 2003, due to the regulations of the Japanese government, Hasami ceramic products originally sold under the names of "Arita Ware" and "Imari Ware" had to be renamed "Hasami Ware". **How did Hasamiyaki appear?** Hizen country areas such as Arita and Hasami were the places where "porcelain" was produced for the first time in Japan. Before that, Japan only had the technology of pottery. After the Wanli Joseon War (1592-1598), many potters from Joseon traveled east to Japan, and the porcelain makers from Joseon discovered suitable kaolin in Mt. Arita Springs and started making porcelain. **Imari burnt? Arita ware? They both used to be the names of Hasamiyaki** In the 16th century, Japanese ceramic products were sold abroad, and the implication of Imari Yaki was "that Imari is on sale". Imari was the largest export port of Japanese ceramic products at that time. During the Meiji Restoration, Arita had a station, and the sales of goods no longer relied on Imari, which had a seaport. Local ceramic products gradually began to be distributed in the name of Arita Ware, and Hasami next door to Arita was also sold under the name of Arita Ware. sale. **Hasamiyaki has its own name, and then?** Hasami, who is used to substituting Imari and Arita ware, seems to have suddenly lost the goal to move forward after rectifying his name. "The protagonist of Hasami Yaki is not a vessel or a dish, but the appearance of life that carries the "people". 』– Kodama Morisuke (President of Saikai Pottery) Hasami-yaki with a name naturally has to be differentiated from Arita-yaki, but how to renovate the style is a headache for Mr. Kodama, the president of Saikai Pottery. Pottery began to produce some interesting ceramic products, and this change allowed Hasami Pottery to slowly find its own bright spot. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52109878400_008b57b2eb_h.jpg <porcelain> Stone raw material. Fired at high temperature, the texture is hard, non-absorbent, and it will make a crisp sound when tapped lightly. <pottery> Clay raw material. It is fired at a lower temperature than porcelain, and due to insufficient baking, it absorbs water and makes a dull sound when tapped. ◎ Because pottery will absorb water, it can be soaked in water for about 2 to 3 hours before use. In addition, if you soak it in hot water once before using it, the moisture of the cooking is less likely to enter it. ◎ After use, please wash with detergent as soon as possible and dry thoroughly before storing. ◎ Dip the cleaner on a soft sponge and wash it by hand to remove light metal traces. ◎ When using a microwave oven or an oven, please check how each machine operates. ◎ Certain ceramics cannot be used in microwave ovens due to material and technical reasons, such as decorations and painted products with metal materials (gold, Silver, platinum). ◎ Sudden and drastic changes in temperature may break the appliance. Be careful not to cool the appliance directly into water after using the oven, especially. ◎ Oven use is limited to products such as heat-resistant porcelain. ◎ When using the dishwasher, please check how the device is operated, the surface may be scratched or damaged depending on the condition of use. So thin and delicate product, please do not use dishwasher. ◎ For painted products, the pattern is easy to peel off after washing, please refer to the precautions for the use of cleaners. ◎ Do not use chipped or cracked products. May cause injury. ◎ Due to the conditions of firing and raw materials, there may be some errors in size, shape, color, etc.