Like a phoenix ...

[Chip]

Uh, Japan, then?

YES!

But we have done a LOT of Yaki from Japan, specifically Hagi. There are other Yaki originating in Japan.

banko banko banko.........~

No no no ...

[Drax]

Banko is always a possibility, but I don't know that I've heard the term "bankoyaki"... we previously guessed bizen (not that there's many bizenyaki kyuusu that I've ever seen) so I'll guess shigarakiyaki?

[Chris418]

phoenix maybe meaning of woodfired kyusu so maybe bizenyaki or Echizenyaki ?

[Chip]

Banko is always a possibility, but I don't know that I've heard the term "bankoyaki"... we previously guessed bizen (not that there's many bizenyaki kyuusu that I've ever seen) so I'll guess shigarakiyaki?

"Yaki" is used loosely. I am looking for a specific kyusu producing area. Shiggy is not itty.

phoenix maybe meaning of woodfired kyusu so maybe bizenyaki or Echizenyaki ?

Nor is it Bizen nor Echizen.

[Drax]

Oh. Duh.

Tokoname!!

[Chip]

Oh. Duh.

Tokoname!!

I am doing my happy dance (snoopyism).

Whew. Ok, we now know it is a mystery Tokoname artisan who has produced a special series of Kyusu.

Look for more clues followed by more information.

You may speculate who our mystery artisan is in the interim, but I will likely be tight lipped for a day or two.

And as I stated previously, the SOP will NOT go live without at least an official 3 day prior notification. So no surprise in this regard!!!

[Chip]

Ok, I lied about being tight lipped ...

This will likely be a most unexpected artisan and a rare and fleeting opportunity.

[Chip]

Oh, all are "one offs" and no two are alike.

<must shut up>

[dshu]

I'm gonna guess... touju

[Chip]

I'm gonna guess... touju

[Fuut]

I'm gonna guess... touju

Setsudo / Kodo would be too expensive i figure:3

[Drax]

The basic idea is very exciting.... a one-off series, too. Wow, I'll keep my fingers crossed for smooth sailing!

[kyarazen]

I am doing my happy dance (snoopyism).

Whew. Ok, we now know it is a mystery Tokoname artisan who has produced a special series of Kyusu.

Look for more clues followed by more information.

You may speculate who our mystery artisan is in the interim, but I will likely be tight lipped for a day or two.

And as I stated previously, the SOP will NOT go live without at least an official 3 day prior notification. So no surprise in this regard!!!

sending funds via paypal now!!!!!!!!!

[Chip]

I'm gonna guess... touju

Setsudo / Kodo would be too expensive i figure:3

The basic idea is very exciting.... a one-off series, too. Wow, I'll keep my fingers crossed for smooth sailing!

I am doing my happy dance (snoopyism).

Whew. Ok, we now know it is a mystery Tokoname artisan who has produced a special series of Kyusu.

Look for more clues followed by more information.

You may speculate who our mystery artisan is in the interim, but I will likely be tight lipped for a day or two.

And as I stated previously, the SOP will NOT go live without at least an official 3 day prior notification. So no surprise in this regard!!!

sending funds via paypal now!!!!!!!!!

Any funds received now go towards the CNBS (Chip's New Bike Fund)

[JBaymore]

Tell me you scored a SOP deal with Ryoji Koei .

What ....... $5,000.00 each?

best,

............john