Do not put in dishwasher, microwave or oven. Wash by hand with hot water then leave to dry naturally.
Teacup
Shigaraki Ibushi
Sawa Hozan
SKU
5856
Feel the earthy warmth of Shigaraki wares with this dark brown Kumidashi teacup handcrafted by master Japanese potter Sawa Hozan. His signature smoked Ibushi (燻し) finish on the outside offers the irresistible texture of freshly baked bread, while beneath the crust lies a smooth interior coated in a soft blue-grey glaze.
| Item | Teacup, brown & light blue |
| Origin | Kōka, Shiga, Japan |
| Maker | Sawa Hōzan |
| Volume | 60ml |
| Dimensions | Ø6.5 x 4cm |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Artist mark | Seal to base |
Each piece is handmade and unique, therefore size and colour may vary slightly
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Sawa Hōzan 澤鳳山
Born Sawa Harumi, second generation potter Sawa Hozan creates elegant, modern and functional Shigaraki wares in Kōka city, Shiga prefecture, using the local clay. He inherited his craft, name and the family kiln from his father, a Kiyomizu-yaki potter who learned his trade in Kyoto before setting up the Hozan kiln in his hometown of Shiga. Today the kiln continues to be run by Hozan and his son, Masayoshi.
Kumidashi 汲み出し
The Kumidashi is a small handle-free teacup traditionally used to serve Sencha during Senchadō: the Japanese leaf tea ceremony (as opposed to Sadō for matcha powdered green tea). Their wide, open shape make them particularly suitable for serving high-grade teas as this helps to amplify the aroma. Often sold in sets of five, Kumidashi are the choice of teacup when entertaining guests.
Shigaraki-yaki 信楽焼
Pottery produced in and around Shigaraki is characteristically made of coarse, light-coloured clay that forms a particularly robust body. One of the Six Ancient Kilns or Rokkoyō (六古窯) of Japan, at the beginning of the 16th century the rustic aesthetics of Shigaraki-yaki was much admired within the tea ceremony, and today maintains a reputation for sturdy utilitarian objects.
