Type...Pottery Pottery...Tsuboya Ware Kenji Fukuda, captivated by the climate and natural environment during a trip to Okinawa, moved there and trained for 10 years at the Jinshiro Kinjo Kiln and Tsunehide Shimabukuro Studio. He grew to be recognized as his teacher's right-hand man, built his own climbing kiln in Ogimi Village, and became independent. He is dedicated to everyday pottery, firing his climbing kiln alone in his studio in the northern Yambaru region and diligently pursuing his craft. Kenji Fukuda Profile Born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture. Moved to Okinawa, captivated by its climate and natural environment. 1986: Apprenticed at Jinshiro Kinjo Kiln and Tsunehide Shimabukuro Studio. 1996: Built a climbing kiln in Ogimi Village and became independent. This is a rare item fired in a climbing kiln. This exquisite piece was selected during the kiln opening. Limited arrival! First come, first served, while supplies last. Please take this opportunity to acquire it. It is made with elaborate techniques, sparing no effort. Red clay is used for the body, with a unique Okinawan white clay applied as a slip. The window is created using the wax-resist technique with amber glaze, and then fired in a climbing kiln. Red painting is also applied. It has a stylish and cute finish, typical of Mr. Fukuda's work. This artist is popular among women. Please enjoy using it. Okinawan Souvenir Folk Crafts, Tsuboya Ware, Pottery Tea Ware, Yachimun, Handmade, Exquisite Artist's Work, Tsuboya Ware Climbing Kiln Kenji Fukuda Amber Glaze Wax-Resist Red Painting Milk Pitcher 1 As all items are handmade, there are subtle differences between each piece. Due to the climbing kiln firing, ash may adhere, or the surface may be rough due to the nature of the clay, or the slip may be uneven, but these are not defects. Also, the cracks on the surface are called crazing and are not scratches, but are caused by the difference in shrinkage ratio between the clay body and the glaze. Okinawan pottery is considered folk art, so it does not come with a box. Size: Width approx. 7.7 cm, Depth approx. 5.5 cm, Height approx. 5.7 cm Note: While we take great care in photographing, colors may appear different depending on your monitor.