(Size) : Diameter 16 x Height 15.5 cm / 6.29 x 6.10 inch (Material) : Pottery (Origin) : Made in Japan / Shigaraki yaki (Condition) : Brand new (Note) : It is a vase of a round pail shape. It is a vase that you can firmly enjoy the warmth of the soil and the beauty of the 窯変Yohen(Yohen is the change color that occurs the vessel in the kiln) created by the flame. It is a ceramic Shigaraki ware handed down untill today that is supported by a long history, culture and through traditional techniques. One of the features, the surface of the vessel is rough and contains many fine stone grains. Along with the prosperity of the tea ceremony, it has been prized as a teaware. Technology development corresponding to the demand was performed from the ease of processing, while leaving the unique “Wabi” and “Sabi” of Shigaraki ware, and pottery rooted in life has been made until today. (About Shigaraki yaki) Among the Kilns of the Kamakura period, Shigaraki Ware is considered to be the oldest pottery among the Kilns of the Kamakura Period and continued to be one of the Largest in producing kilns. The Best Quality of the Shiragaki Ware is the Texture of it's Kilns. It is said to be made with a Powerful Natural Resources that bring it's Great Texture and Appearance. Shigaraki Ware's produced unique characteristics consists of their Skills in Pottery.There are minimal ceramics painting but has a varieties of Ceramic glaze and Technology of Large Dry Molding. "One kiln, two soil, three workmanship" is said to be Fire color gradation caused by the flame.Shigaraki ware is known for the special quality of its clay. By firing in anagama or noborigama wood-firing kilns, effects such as warm, reddish hiiro flashing, deep green natural ash biidoro, or burnt black koge can be achieved.That makes the Shiragaki Ware's Appearance beautiful. It's simple taste and warmth have been loved by people beyond time. Continuing the Tradition of making Pottery using a Special Clay and producing Pottery that Matches in this Generation.I want to Introduced Shiragaki Wares unique products.