Although it is a little small for a teacup, it is just the right size and can be used for a variety of purposes. You can pour directly from a No. 4 bottle without using a katakuchi or tokkuri, making it ideal for drinking parties at home.
By firing in a wood-fired kiln, you can feel the powerful firing that is unique to Mr. Maruta, and you can enjoy the bold taste even in powdered pottery. In addition, abstract ink painting is applied to create a unique atmosphere. The interesting shape makes it attractive as a teacup.
Dimensions: Diameter 5.8cm
Height 5.9cm
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"