吉野桃李 萩茶盌 塚本治彦 A matcha chawam in Annam

A matcha chawam in Annam red enamel by Keizo Fujita

reminiscent of a red Mount Fuji

The staff look at the vessels with amusement

This is an innovative art piece that has a beautiful contrast between the rich flavor and playfulness of Imari and the modern expression of lacquer

and the glaze shines on the surface

吉野桃李 萩茶盌 塚本治彦 A matcha chawam in AnnamA Hagi Chawan by Tori Yoshino, a ceramic artist based in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This Chawan has a refined white surface, gently suffused with a subtle loquat tone. Along the rim, the white glaze creates a soft and graceful landscape, while fine nanako style crackle spreads beautifully across the surface. This work was born from the artists reconsideration of the roots of Ko Hagi, and from the idea of using Daido kaolin clay found in the Hagi