Welcome to Hagi SO 13 "Tempest"
Hopefully you have been following along as we discussed the upcoming Hagi SO 13 "Tempest."
It appears the question about Mago being able to ship has been resolved, not sure if your following the shipping restriction from Japan topic?!?
I think this SO 13 is a real beauty, yet stormy. Have you ever watched a storm approaching and thought it was beautiful? I find this to be an extreme Hagi SO. Also a very limited run of 20 pieces total.
The basics ...
The artisan is Yamane Seigan who is able to offer such diversity to our Hagi SO program.
This is the same SO custom shape of SO 8, but proportionately larger, 3.5 - 3.75" wide. I love this shape! I think it will hold about 4 ounces.
It also has a choice of two different foot options, the same foot (kuodai) of SO 8 or the notched foot (Wari Kuodai), either is very complimentary to this piece.
Here is my photobucket http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60 ... O%2013%20/
And Wari Kuodai (EDIT: all Wari Kuodai version pieces are sold!)
Remember, there are ONLY 5 (actually 4, heh ... so do not choose #5
) of these Wari Kuodai "Tempests." Unfortunately, not everyone who wants a Wari Kuodai version will get one. So INCLUDE NON WARI KUODAI OPTIONS AS WELL!!! The clay is super oni hagi, verrrry rough, very extreme. This adds to the unique beauty of this SO.
And the glaze is extreme Sansai and the extreme Oni Hagi (super rough sand/clay) definitely accentuates this.
The results are awesome! Don't you think? I have seen a fair number of sansai, but nothing like these! I cannot wait to get one in my hands!
There are 15 pieces of the foot like SO 8. So 20 pieces total! The last 5 pieces in my photobucket are the Wari Kuodai (notched foot).
Cost. TC Hagi SO per piece cost 50 USD for the 15 more traditional footed pieces. And 55 USD each for the 5 notched footed pieces.
Shipping will be EMS (express) or the budget airmail SAL. I am recommending EMS as it is fastest, guaranteed, trackable. SAL is a bit slower, not guaranteed, and not trackable. Both are very reliable, but you must be willing to accept the risk if choosing SAL.
1 work SAL (7.50$). EMS-US (21$). EMS-EU (25$).
2 works SAL (13.50$). EMS-US (30$). EMS-EU (35$).
WHEN ORDERING by PMing me, PLEASE BE SURE TO STATE THE ITEM NUMBER FROM THE PHOTO WHICH WILL TELL ME WHICH FOOT YOU WANT. There are two different each of #1-5!!!
Send at least 3 selections. If you want more than one, send at least 5 selections. I will make sure members get one before anyone gets a second.
As always, I will need confirmation of the following with your PM. Mago requires this step which is a pretty good idea ...
Your choices in order of preference/quantity wanted
User name
Full name
Shipping address
Shipping method
paypal email address
Special instructions
I hope you enjoy this Hagi!
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You will interfere with the flow of the process if you attempt to contact the seller directly regarding your SO order. You will be contacted by the seller in due course, so please be patient. 
and being a fan of cool colors helps, too, hehe 
