Hagi ware Murasaki Sake Set / 萩焼 酒器セット B54 As every piece has its

As every piece has its handmade features

or used to capture the beauty of life’s cycles

This elegant vase is the work of Shibata Hiroshi (柴田博)

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3 cm diameter x 10 cm height

Hagi ware Murasaki Sake Set / 萩焼 酒器セット B54 As every piece has itsHagi ware () is a traditional pottery from Hagi City in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Loved for centuries, it is known for its unique kanny () the fine, natural crackle lines that appear due to the differing shrinkage of clay and glaze during firing. As you continue to use the piece, water slowly permeates these lines, and the colour and expression of the clay begin to deepen and change. This gentle transformation is considered one of the true joys of Hagi