i bought this tea cup in the mount asama area of karuizawa. i didn't get to see the kiln or maker, just a small display of tea ware in a road side fruit and vegetable shop. the kiln's name is Asama Kibou-an. in spite of the appearance, it is a smooth glaze and has a bit of weight to it. the size is 2.5" tall x 3.5" wide.
i labeled it Karuizawa yaki but i am not sure if that is correct. this was one of 4 local yakimono styles i came across, but the only one i bought from. a good reason to return.
i hope you enjoy looking, thanks.
Karuizawa yaki
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- Tea cup, Asama Kibou-an kiln. Karuizawa, Nagano prefecture.
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- Tea cup, Asama Kibou-an kiln. Karuizawa, Nagano prefecture.
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thank you! i will wait for natural lighting over the weekend and post an interior view.Devoted135 wrote:That's a beautiful cup! Any chance we could see the inside as well?
i would like to know more about these small regional, local kilns, as the six ancient kilns and the big three are much easier to find information about.
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here it is...Devoted135 wrote:Any chance we could see the inside as well?
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- interior of the tea cup
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Thanks for posting the picture! Lovely motion in the glaze, yet light enough that I'm betting you can still appreciate the color of the tea.