Bizen {Sankiri} Yunomi Teacup 

The flame glaze on each of these hand thrown cups changes depending on where they sit within the Anagama, climbing kiln. 

High quality clay is heated very slowly without applying glaze. Each piece is hand made so there will be slight variations in size and shape. Depending on how the flame of the kiln hits each piece and how much ash comes in to contact with the clay gives the variation in appearance.

The part of the piece that has colour change is called "natural cleavage". When the kiln is finished firing, charcoal is thrown in around the pieces. The technique is called "Sankiri,". It is a method of creating a contrasting colour change in certain areas by the strong flame of the charcoal and the reduction of carbon monoxide.

Bizen is one of the six ancient kilns of Japan. This is a style of pottery that perfectly expresses the Japanese idea of "wabi sabi", the spirit of the tea ceremony. It was loved by tea masters such as Sen no Rikyu and recommended by tea professionals ever since. 

• Size: approx 6.5cm diameter | 8.5cm Height 
• Volume: approx 170ml
• Made: Ibe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
• Please note: Due to the handmade nature of these cups, each piece is slightly different
• NOT Dishwasher safe  
• Each cup comes in a wooden gift box