Yunomi Cup Tsutsu by Haga Ryuichi
Cylindrical (Tsutsu) shaped Yunomi tea cup.
Made from the local clay foraged by the artist, and wood fired at high temperature.
This item wears white slip on the dark clay body, with scorch marks and crackles randomly all over..
One of a kind studio piece made by Haga Ryuichi.
Made from the local clay foraged by the artist, and wood fired at high temperature.
Made in Mashiko, Japan.
Dimension:
Diameter 6.5 cm / 2.56 inches
Height 9.5 - 10.2 cm / 3.75 - 4 inches
Due to handmade nature, each piece slightly varies in size, colour, and texture.
About Maker
Haga Ryuichi is a self-taught potter who lives in the ceramics town of Mashiko in Japan. Digging local soil and minerals for the clay bodies and glazes of his pieces, firing in a self-built kiln, each process needs time and labour yet is essential for him. He sees this whole journey itself as part of the making of his art of fired earth.
Care
Handle with care. We recommend washing this item by hand. Not dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.
This piece is made with a similar technique with Kohiki.
Kohiki is a time-honoured pottery technique that applies white slip over dark coloured clay body before glazing.
Because of this extra layer of slip between clay body and glaze, Kohiki pieces need some attentions. Slip tends to make irregularities, spots and marks. And they are prone to collect stain and chip more often than others.
Nonetheless kohiki pieces have always been highly appreciated and loved, as these distinctiveness gives unique characters to each piece. It is the ware you would enjoy seasoning, nurturing and aging.After years of use, water and stain will seep into between the layers, and develop crack-like marks and patina - Kan'nyu / Crackle - one of the view points in the Japanese ceramic tradition.
