{"product_id":"tokoname-mokage-seaweed-shallow-kyusu-by-hirotaka-umehara","title":"Tokoname: Mogake Seaweed Shallow Kyusu by Hirotaka Umehara","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shallow saucer kyusu with \"mo-gake\" seaweed texture and pattern on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is created by laying seaweed onto the ceramic when it is placed in the kiln. This means that each of the pieces will be totally unique. The more you use the tea pot the more the pattern will develop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot is unglazed and made using vermillion mud clay and sintered clay. Each piece is wheel thrown. The exact colour depth may vary slightly from piece to piece depending on where it sits in the kiln. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by \u003cspan\u003esecond generation Tamamitsu craftsman Mr. Hirotaka Umehara. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988 Mr. Umehara established Tamamitsu Touen Co and in 1997 Built the Anagama kiln (Shiinoki kiln). Master Umehara is certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan. He now works at the kiln with his son the 3rd generation master \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYukitaka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGyokko-gama has both the 2nd and 3rd generation Tamamitsu Umehara master craftsmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a handmade ceramesh (fine ceramic tea strainer) inside \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotters stamp is on the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapprox 9.5cm diameter | 14cm length at handle | 4cm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapprox 200ml \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Wash Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tokoname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Located on the west coast of the Chita Peninsula facing Ise Bay, Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture is known as a pottery town nationwide. Tokoname ware is counted as one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. Pottery has been made here since the 12th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tencha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56354755314044,"sku":"N0208","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0365.jpg?v=1770832060","url":"https:\/\/www.tencha.co.uk\/products\/tokoname-mokage-seaweed-shallow-kyusu-by-hirotaka-umehara","provider":"Tencha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}