Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Sake Cup - Pink / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 盃 One for sample display where copper-based glazes were used

where copper-based glazes were used as early as the 3rd century BC

while contrasting with robust cuts at the lower side

A shaded tea with the depth of gyokuro and the freshness of sencha

the 'Little Solider' kiln/Kaneko Kohyo has provided quality tableware for almost one century

grounded beauty of everyday Japanese ceramics

Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Sake Cup - Pink / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 盃 One for sample display where copper-based glazes were usedFounded in 1922 in the historic Higashiyama Senny ji () area of Kyoto, Touan Kiln () is a respected kiln of Kyo Kiyomizu ware (), known for its refined colours, strength, and continuous pursuit of innovation. The kiln was established by Toshio Dobuchi (), originally a master Kyoto roof tile craftsman. The region surrounding Touan was historically rich in clay, and his technical skill was widely recognised even the Japanese Gallery of the Tokyo