Thank you for viewing. This is a Sado Mano-yaki Agawa Kiln, made by Agawa Tamura, a Shino-style Tokkuri (sake bottle). Size: Diameter: approx. 3.5cm, Width: approx. 7.5cm, Height: approx. 14cm *Please forgive any slight size discrepancies due to amateur inspection. Mano-yaki Agawa Kiln is one of the kilns that inherits the traditional ceramic style "Mano-yaki" which is passed down in the Mano area of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. This pottery, nurtured by the rich nature and history of Sado Island, is characterized by its simple and warm texture, and is widely produced from everyday tableware to tea utensils. Agawa Kiln was established by Mr. Agawa Tamura, a ceramic artist who follows the lineage of Sasaki Shodo, the founder of Mano-yaki and a Living National Treasure. He established his own unique style, utilizing the soil and glaze of Sado, and is known for his paintings with motifs of birds and flowers, and the soft forms unique to handwork. Many pieces have a retro feel from the Showa era, and they gain more flavor the more they are used, and are loved by many people as works of art that are close to everyday life. "Shino-de" refers to works that incorporate the style of Shino-yaki, a traditional technique of Mino ware, which has its roots in the Momoyama period. By applying a painting with makeup clay (kiban) containing iron, and then applying a feldspar glaze and firing it, a soft texture with a white base and a hint of gray or red is created. This is a gem that feels the tradition with its heartwarming appearance unique to handmade items. Of course, it can be used as a sake vessel for tea kaiseki dishes to be enjoyed at home, and it would also be wonderful to use it as a flower vase for a single flower. (See the last photo for a reference product) It has been stored in a cabinet for a long time and displayed, so it is in relatively good condition. However, it is a used item that has been stored at home, so please understand and consider purchasing it if you like vintage items. There is no box, so it will be carefully packed with cushioning material for shipping. Immediate purchase is OK. Thank you. We are also listing many traditional crafts in a separate section, so please consider them as well. #Market307's traditional crafts are here