Limited
KOBIKI TSURU KAME (handcrafted Teacup:pair)

This is limited edition only available in spring and summer season.

Handcrafted Yunomi: 130ml (4.57fl oz) each, diameter: 3.74inches (9.5cm) height: 2.36inches (6.0cm)
Natural and Traditional Kyo-Yaki (Kyoto Style)
Made by Masahisa Funahara at Shohkyu Kiln

This Yunomi has simple and natural feeling, and arranges TSURU crane and KAME turtle, which are the combination of auspiciousness. Those decorations are graciously and modestly designed.

KOBIKI of this name means glazing white color on the pottery, TSURU means crane, and KAME means turtle in Japanese. KOBIKI is one of the Japanese traditional pottery techniques, coating with glaze made from white clay. Unevenness of white color KOBIKI glaze coating creates the WABI SABI atmosphere. Brownish gray color base glaze and brown color of soil appears through uneven KOBIKI glaze.

Linear marks from the potter's wheel are outside the Yunomi to make graduations of color. Flower patterns are stamped uniformly around the lower side. This is one of the Kyo-Yaki techniques, which is called INKA.

The combination of crane and turtle attract our attention. Both of them are regarded as auspicious objects, symbolizing longevity. Crane is stamped outside the Yunomi, and beak, head, wing and foot are colored black by iron constituent in glaze. Turtle is on the rim of the Yunomi. This style is also one of the Kyo-Yaki traditional techniques. In the inside of the cup, you can see linear marks made by brush, what we call HAKEME. Horizontal orange lines and colorful patches of orange are known as GOHONDE, a traditional technique that adds warmth to the atmosphere of the work.

This Yunomi is a best-seller for over 10 years, because it showcases many impressive traditional pottery techniques that require great skill, time and effort. To consider the quality of this work, it is set at a reasonable price. We are sure that you will enjoy drinking Japanese tea by this simple yet elaborate cup.

Specially packaged in a carton box.
Lead-free. Made in Japan.

Price:US$68.00

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Masahisa Funahara

Masahisa Funahara was born in 1941, Shimane prefecture, and graduated from technical high school of pottery and porcelain department in 1958. He opened his own Shohkyu Kiln in Kyoto, 1975. He is highly skilled at KOBIKI works which are elaborated by stamp stick and other techniques which give an earthy feel. His refined works are very popular. In 2008, he won a prestigious award from the traditional craftwork industry in Kyoto. His polite and earnest attitude toward works and efforts to supply reasonable prices are highly appreciated in the Kyo-Yaki industry.

Directions

- It is best to wash this item using only tepid water or mild chlorine-free dish washing detergent.
- If necessary, you may occasionally use a chlorine detergent.
- Do not sterilize by boiling, or in a dish washing machine.

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