Kanayama Matte Brown Mokkiri Saucer 4.75" dia
One of the features of Kanayama pottery, called "Sangiri", is produced by indirectly heating pottery that's buried in ash. The same effect is also achieved when pottery is fired in a furnace and heated until oxidation occurs. The lack of oxygen that these methods create causes greys and blues that are seen in nature to appear in patterns on the surface of the pottery.
This saucer is used when serving sake filled to the brim in the mokkiri style. It is also a perfect small bowl for serving sauces, small dishes, or snacks.
*The sake cup in the picture is sold separately.
Specification
- Material: Ceramic
- Dimensions: 4.75" dia x 4.9" x 1.1" ht (12cm x 12.5cm x 2.7cm ht)
- Weight: lbs
- Made in Japan
- Dishwasher safe. Please do not use it in the oven or microwave.
- Please be advised that each piece has a unique design and color variation and may look slightly different from the photo.
Kanayama Pottery
Tsugaru Kanayama pottery is made from high-quality resources found at a local reservoir in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture. These pieces of pottery are made using the "Yakishime Method", a technique in which unglazed pottery is faced directly into a fire fueled by local Japanese Red Pine Wood. The pottery is brought to a high temperature of 2462°F, creating a natural and unique pattern on the surface of each piece of pottery.
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