Direct from the kiln, brand new, unused. Iga-yaki Kiln #Akinoseitosho Established in 1935 Maruhashira 434, Iga City, Mie Prefecture Size: Diameter 25.9cm, Height 9.5cm We have been manufacturing and selling Iga-yaki products to various companies. We have decided to list on Mercari as we would like to deliver our products to individual customers. We have many other products available, so please take a look. We have stock, but it is limited. This product was fired using carbonization firing. Normal oxidation firing (firing with sufficient oxygen) Next, reduction firing (firing by smoking without sufficient oxygen) And the most difficult is carbonization firing, which involves smoking with soot. This is a firing method we challenged to bring out a gold color on the brushstrokes, excluding overglaze painting. The pot's brick color is due to the absorption of carbon, which turned it red. This firing method is rarely used except by ceramic artists. The pot itself is suitable for direct fire and can be used as is. (No seasoning required) Not compatible with IH. Price negotiations are not possible, sorry! How to add value: Do what cannot be done with mass-produced products. In the case of pots, process the surface of the body and lid (shave with a metal plane). Attach handles (ears) to the shaved body. The price is affected by the difficulty of the handle shape. This is the value based on the clay (raw material) and shape. Next is the value based on the glaze (color, difficulty of color development, and price). Finally, the firing method (oxidation, reduction, carbonization, etc.) comes into play. The added value changes significantly depending on the combination of these three elements. #Akinoseitosho #IgaYaki #Donabe (Earthenware Pot)