This large tea bowl is too big for even a man to handle. It is an innovative piece that incorporates a modern approach to traditional carved Karatsu. It is coated with a slightly viscous white glaze called straw ash glaze, and fired boldly using Maruta-sensei's distinctive firing technique. The contrast of the glaze is interesting, and the large size is perfect for thick tea. Even among Karatsu ware, tea bowls with such unique shapes are rare.

Dimensions: Diameter 11.7cm
Height 9.6cm
Box: Same box

[Ceramics history]
Born in 1961 as the second son of Karatsu potter Masami Maruta.
1980: Studied under Atsuya Hamada (third son of Shoji Hamada)
1984: Returned to Kuromuta (Takeo City, Saga Prefecture) and began making pottery
1987: Opened Uchida Saraya Kiln (climbing kiln)
2000 Sarayagawa Climbing Kiln (Citrine Kiln)
2002: Appeared on NHK BS "Utsuwa Yume Kobo"
2003: Appeared on the NHK BS special "Utsuwa Yume Kobo"
2008: Exhibited at Nomura Museum of Art's "Challenge to Goryeo Tea Bowls"
2018: Exhibited at the Kyushu Ceramic Museum "Things Enchanted by Old Karatsu"