Fukuda Kenji, captivated by the climate and natural environment during a trip to Okinawa, moved there and honed his skills for 10 years at Kinjo Jiro Kiln and Shimabukuro Tsunehisa Studio. Recognized as his teacher's right-hand man, he built his own climbing kiln in Ogimi Village and became independent. He is dedicated to everyday pottery, working alone in his studio in the northern Yanbaru region, firing his climbing kiln and stoically pursuing his craft. Fukuda Kenji Profile Born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture. Moved to Okinawa, captivated by its climate and natural environment. 1986: Apprenticed at Kinjo Jiro Kiln and Shimabukuro Tsunehisa Studio. 1996: Built a climbing kiln in Ogimi Village and became independent. This is a rare piece fired in a climbing kiln. We visited the kiln opening and selected this masterpiece with its wonderful finish. 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. The red clay body is coated with Okinawa's unique white clay using a brush and then fired in a climbing kiln. Red painting is further applied. It has a stylish and cute finish, typical of Fukuda-sensei. This is a very small choko (small cup) for drinking awamori straight. It's a rare size. Please enjoy using it. Okinawan souvenirs, folk crafts, Tsuboya ware, pottery sake cups, Yachimun, handmade, masterpiece artist's work, Tsuboya ware, climbing kiln Fukuda Kenji, White Brushstroke Choko for Aged Sake (Extra Small) 3 As all items are handmade, each piece will have subtle differences. Due to firing in a climbing kiln, 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: Approximately 4.3 cm in width, 3 cm in height. Note: While we take great care in photographing, colors may appear different depending on your monitor.