Natural Mountain Clay Gaiwan by Yukiko Saito

Ceramic Artist: Yukiko Saito (Tokyo, Japan)

Yukiko chose this historical clay to present its warm , rustic texture! This pot is made from the moderate iron content Echizen clay from Fukui prefecture, which is loved for its understated, restrained beauty. No wonder this clay, used since the late Heian period about 850 years ago, is still being used today. Yukiko, with her tea-brewer's instinct, created this gaiwan, functionally a joy to brew with! The glazed interior and exterior suits it to brew most teas!

Echizen clay from Fukui Prefecture, rich in iron.

Glazed interiorly and exteriorly with transparent glaze, that turned green with reduction firing.

Reduction fired in gas kiln at 1200 degrees celcius.

Approximate Dimensions

Height: 5cm body, 7cm with lid and base

Diameter: 9.5cm

Capacity: 80ml functionally, 140ml to the brim

These are approximate measurements, each piece may differ slightly.