New Iga-yaki (Iga ware) Yo Tanimoto Futaoki (lid rest) Tea Ceremony Tea Utensils Old Iga Tea Ceramics Iga's Seven-Times Firing Vidro (glass-like glaze) Wabi-sabi (a Japanese aesthetic) Size: Approximately Diameter 5.5cm, Height 5.5cm The clay collected around Iga City, Mie Prefecture, is from the ancient Lake Biwa stratum and has a unique porous structure. It retains heat and is made using the "Iga no Shichido-yaki" (Iga's Seven-Times Firing) method, which involves firing at high temperatures multiple times. Features include the green glass-like expression called "vidro" caused by scorching and kiln changes, and powerful scorching and cracking caused by the flames. It expresses "wabi-sabi," a uniquely Japanese aesthetic, and is characterized by "distorted beauty." 1958: Born as the second son of Kosei Tanimoto, an Iga-yaki artist. 1981: Completed the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Training School. 1982: Completed the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Experiment Station. Opened the Iga-yaki Mita Kiln/Yo Pottery Studio. Yo Tanimoto is a contemporary ceramic artist based in Iga City, Mie Prefecture. After studying under his father, Mitsuo Tanimoto, he traveled to Spain and France, absorbing European formative sensibilities. In addition to the strength of traditional Iga-yaki, his work is characterized by modern and dynamic forms that make use of his overseas experience. He has held solo exhibitions in department stores and galleries both in Japan and abroad, and has exhibited his works worldwide, including in Paris, London, and New York. He has an "Atelier Otochi" in Iga City. #IgaYaki #YoTanimoto #Futaoki #IgaYakiFutaoki #TeaCeremony #TeaUtensils #OldIgaTeaCeramics #IgaNoShichidoYaki #Vidro #WabiSabi In the shop: Arita-yaki, Mino-yaki, Kiyomizu-yaki, Tamba-yaki, Tobe-yaki Shigaraki-yaki, Kutani-yaki, Hataman, Gen'emon, Fukagawa Seiji, Koransha, Narumi, Noritake, Mikasa, Nikko, Imari-yaki, Seto-yaki, and we are also uploading Nordic tableware, wine glasses, tumblers, etc., so please take a look.