Dai-no-tsuchi Tea Bowl (Daido-Kohiki Style) / Masahiro Sakakura

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Crafted by Masahiro Sakakura, this tea bowl embodies the quiet elegance of Hagi ware. The bowl’s surface is adorned with a white slip known as Daido-tsuchi, a traditional material used for generations in the Sakakura Shinbei Kiln, imbuing the piece with a sense of heritage and continuity.

Hagi ware is renowned for its transformative beauty over time. As the bowl is used, subtle color changes emerge due to the porous clay, which allows moisture to seep through the fine cracks. This phenomenon, known as “the seven transformations of Hagi,” is cherished by tea masters.

Its inviting warmth and balanced form make it a pleasure to hold, while the delicate cracks and soft, muted tones evoke a quiet, contemplative beauty. As the bowl matures with use, it reveals its story gradually, each transformation adding depth and character, offering a serene and intimate experience for the user.

For more story about Masahiro Sakakura, visit our online media at Kogei Standard.

Area: Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Artist: Masahiro Sakakura
Material: Ceramic
Size: φ130 x H73mm
This product comes with a signed wooden box.

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Crafted By

Masahiro Sakakura
Living and working in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Masahiro Sakakura represents the next generation ceramic artists at the Sakakura Shinbei-gama Kiln, a Fukawa-Hagi kiln with nearly 360 years of history. In addition to using traditional Hagi clay like Daido-tsuchi, he also incorporates clay he collects locally, skillfully utilizing the texture of these materials to create a wide range of works, from tea ceremony ceramics to various objets d’art.

[Hagi Ware]
Ceramics made mainly in Hagi City and Nagato City in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is roughly classified as Matsumoto-Hagi and Fukawa-Hagi and are mainly made into tea bowls.

Care Instructions

- Wash before first use with water or warm water.
- Do not use in dishwasher or microwave.
- Do not use in oven or on open fire.
- Clean the product with non-abrasive, soft scouring pad.
- For your own safety, do not use any item that is chipped or cracked.

"Medome" method for new pottery:
- Put the pottery into a pot with some rice grains (alternatively rice powder, flour or starch) and fill up water.
- Boil it on low heat for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Let it cool down, rinse well and dry thoroughly.

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