Type... Pottery Ware... Tsuboya-yaki This is a rice bowl (飯マカイ) by Osamu Aragaki, the third son of the late Eizaburo Aragaki, who was a leading figure in the Okinawan pottery world. The entire vessel is made with a white slip applied to a red clay body rich in iron, and decorated with the red painting that is a tradition of the Aragaki kiln. It is a masterpiece of excellent workmanship. Kokugakai Associate Member, Okinawa Exhibition Member, Traditional Craftsman Osamu Aragaki < Pottery History > Born in 1954 as the third son of potter Eizaburo Aragaki 1975: 27th Okinawa Exhibition Encouragement Prize 1976: 28th Okinawa Exhibition Encouragement Prize, 50th Kokuten Exhibition Selection (selected every time thereafter) 1979: Western Crafts Exhibition Selection 1981: Western Crafts Exhibition Selection, 23rd Japan Folk Crafts Open Competition Grand Prize 1983: 35th Okinawa Exhibition, Okinawa Exhibition Prize, Recommended as an Associate Member of the Okinawa Exhibition 1984: 58th Kokuten Newcomer Award, 3rd Contemporary Crafts Kyushu Exhibition Selection 1985: Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Selection 1986: Recommended as an Associate Member of the Kokuga Exhibition 1987: 9th Contemporary Okinawa Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Prize 1989: 41st Okinawa Exhibition Associate Member Prize 1995: 47th Okinawa Exhibition Associate Member Prize, Recommended as a Member of the Okinawa Exhibition 1999: Certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Currently, he is creating pottery in Okinawa Prefecture. Because each piece is handmade, there are slight differences in each one. Because it is fired in a climbing kiln, there may be ash attached, and due to the characteristics of earthenware, the surface of the vessel may be rough, or the slip may be uneven, but this is not a defect. In addition, the cracks on the surface are called "nyu" (crazing) and are caused by the difference in the shrinkage ratio between the clay body and the glaze, and are not scratches. Size: Diameter approx. 13.2cm, Height approx. 6cm Note: We take great care in photographing, etc., but the color may appear different depending on your monitor.