White Kairagi Hagi-yaki Yunomi – 300ml

This large Hagi-yaki yunomi (teacups) is made from a vibrant red Hagi mishima clay and thrown in a classic cylindrical form with subtle facets. The cup is covered in a straw ash glaze which is black when applied but devitrifies in the kiln, turning it a thick, milky white. The striking texture produced as the glaze crawled away from the clay body is called kairagi (かいらぎ/梅花皮 – plum flower texture) and it has been a praised feature on Korean teaware and later on Hagi-yaki wares. This cup, made by Mukuhara Kashun (椋原佳俊) of Tsubakihide Kiln (椿秀窯) comes in a kiribako (桐箱 – paulownia wood box) signed by the artist.