Otaru green jade Oribe Maruhira bowl

Otaru ware is influenced by traditional glazes from Japan, Korea, and China Transparent green jade Oribe The turquoise glaze is the most distinctive feature of Otaru ware Using clay and glaze from Hokkaido Presenting the natural clarity of Hokkaido The name Otaru comes from the Ainu word "ota-ru-nay" It is the earliest developed port city in Hokkaido. It was the commercial and trade center of Hokkaido during the Meiji and Taisho eras. There are many centuries-old traditional historical buildings in the city Has unique urban landscape and craftsmanship features The Otaru Canal has become a world-famous attraction The first Otaru kiln was Shiraishi Shinji, a potter born in Echigo. In the 32nd year of Meiji (1900), the kiln was built in Otaru Hanazono Town. In the beginning, unglazed bowls and pots were mainly fired. The second generation Seizo clan moved the kiln to Irifune-machi The third generation of Bai Shi Eiichi (Tao Ming "Rong Yue") Determined to craft ceramics Studied at Kyoto National Ceramics Laboratory At that time, he visited kilns in Japan, Korea, and China Successfully fired glazed pottery during World War II In the 16th year of Showa (1941), when digging an air-raid trench in his own kiln Discover high-quality clay as raw material And develop the unique work of native Otaru Otaru ware is influenced by traditional glazes from Japan, Korea, and China Using clay and glaze from Hokkaido Presenting the natural clarity of Hokkaido Otaru green jade Oribe Maruhira bowl SIZE: Daimaru bowl - diameter 14cm x height 6cm Nakamaru bowl - diameter 11.5cm x height 5.5cm Small Maru Bowl - Diameter 8.5cm X Height 4.3cm *The glaze color of each hand-made pottery item will be slightly different.