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by **scruffmcgruff** » Jun 28th, '08, 23:30

Yohen is an ash glaze, IIRC. This is different (smoother, more metallic-looking) yohen glaze than most I've seen, though.

That really is a lovely pot!

by **joelbct** » Jun 29th, '08, 00:20

scruffmcgruff wrote:Yohen is an ash glaze, IIRC. This is different (smoother, more metallic-looking) yohen glaze than most I've seen, though.

That really is a lovely pot!

I think "yohen" is a broad term. Here is e-yakimono's definition:

Yohen or Youhen (literally, "changed by the fire/flame") refers to changes in the kiln that cause the glaze to run during firing. Sometimes this is called a "hares-fur" effect. Yohen also refers to the build-up of ash on the kiln floor and the natural glazing brought about by this ash, resulting in deep blues, browns, and reds -- often seen on yakishime ware, like Bizen, and on Temmoku.

All the following disparate glaze styles are described as "yohen:"

Yohen Shikou Tenmoku Chawan

Hagi Yohen Vase-Jar

Haito Yohen Chawan

Blue & Beige Yohen
Celadon Sake Set

Yohen-kin Shino Chawan

I think I may have too much time on my hands...