Type: Pottery Kiln: Tsuboya-yaki This is a hand-formed yunomi (teacup) by Osamu Aragaki, the third son of the late Eizaburo Aragaki, a leading figure in the Okinawan pottery world. The entire vessel is coated with white slip over red clay rich in iron, and fish patterns are carved into the surface with a nail while the clay is still damp. Furthermore, it is decorated with the red painting that is a tradition of the Aragaki kiln. The front features a fish, and the back features a circular pattern. This is a superb masterpiece. Kokugakai Associate Member, Oki Exhibition Member, Traditional Craftsman Osamu Aragaki <Career> Born in 1954 as the third son of potter Eizaburo Aragaki 1975: 27th Oki Exhibition Encouragement Prize 1976: 28th Oki Exhibition Encouragement Prize, 50th Kokuten Selection (selected every year thereafter) 1979: Selected for the Seibu Craft Exhibition 1981: Selected for the Seibu Craft Exhibition, 23rd Japan Folk Craft Open Competition Grand Prize 1983: 35th Oki Exhibition, Oki Exhibition Prize, Recommended as an Associate Member of the Oki Exhibition 1984: 58th Kokuten Newcomer Award, Selected for the 3rd Gendai Koge Kyushu Exhibition 1985: Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition 1986: Recommended as an Associate Member of the Kokuga Exhibition 1987: 9th Gendai Okinawa Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Prize 1989: 41st Oki Exhibition Associate Member Prize 1995: 47th Oki Exhibition Associate Member Prize, Recommended as a Member of the Oki Exhibition 1999: Certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Currently, he is creating pottery in Okinawa Prefecture. All items are handmade. Because they are 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 and the glaze, and are not scratches. Size: Diameter approx. 7.5cm, Height approx. 7.3cm Note: We take great care in photographing the items, but the colors may appear different depending on your monitor.