Shigaraki teacup
I made this vessel in Shigaraki, Japan during my residency there in 2019.
Shigaraki is famous for its clay and particularly the feldspar chunks in it. I was on a mission to find some whilst I was there. In searching around I found that there are several different clays in Shigaraki and made a couple of different blends.
I also used some of the best clay that I had to brush onto the outside of soe of the pieces. This cup was brushed with this slip. It was in a very active part of the kiln and got a nice deposit of wood ash.
I used mostly cherry wood with some pine to fire and it was a challenge… in the midst of a hurricane. 4 days and nights firing through driving rain. A firing to remember!
This cup could be used for whisking matcha but it is on the small side. I would use this more as a cup for drinking sencha or other tea or possibly cocktails!
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Dimensions: Approximately 3” tall x 4” wide
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I use USPS and UPS and send tracking information after shipping each order.
I ship internationally; it’s no problem, but it may require extra postage. It’s hard to estimate as it changes from country to country. For international orders, I will contact you if there is a discrepancy between what you pay and the actual cost.
I made this vessel in Shigaraki, Japan during my residency there in 2019.
Shigaraki is famous for its clay and particularly the feldspar chunks in it. I was on a mission to find some whilst I was there. In searching around I found that there are several different clays in Shigaraki and made a couple of different blends.
I also used some of the best clay that I had to brush onto the outside of soe of the pieces. This cup was brushed with this slip. It was in a very active part of the kiln and got a nice deposit of wood ash.
I used mostly cherry wood with some pine to fire and it was a challenge… in the midst of a hurricane. 4 days and nights firing through driving rain. A firing to remember!
This cup could be used for whisking matcha but it is on the small side. I would use this more as a cup for drinking sencha or other tea or possibly cocktails!
*
Dimensions: Approximately 3” tall x 4” wide
*
I use USPS and UPS and send tracking information after shipping each order.
I ship internationally; it’s no problem, but it may require extra postage. It’s hard to estimate as it changes from country to country. For international orders, I will contact you if there is a discrepancy between what you pay and the actual cost.
I made this vessel in Shigaraki, Japan during my residency there in 2019.
Shigaraki is famous for its clay and particularly the feldspar chunks in it. I was on a mission to find some whilst I was there. In searching around I found that there are several different clays in Shigaraki and made a couple of different blends.
I also used some of the best clay that I had to brush onto the outside of soe of the pieces. This cup was brushed with this slip. It was in a very active part of the kiln and got a nice deposit of wood ash.
I used mostly cherry wood with some pine to fire and it was a challenge… in the midst of a hurricane. 4 days and nights firing through driving rain. A firing to remember!
This cup could be used for whisking matcha but it is on the small side. I would use this more as a cup for drinking sencha or other tea or possibly cocktails!
*
Dimensions: Approximately 3” tall x 4” wide
*
I use USPS and UPS and send tracking information after shipping each order.
I ship internationally; it’s no problem, but it may require extra postage. It’s hard to estimate as it changes from country to country. For international orders, I will contact you if there is a discrepancy between what you pay and the actual cost.