Counted as one of the Six Ancient Kilns in Japan, it is a Bizen ware with a 1000-year history.
Created without glazing, utilizing local potter's clay for soil making and 10 tons of Japanese red pine's split wood for a 10-days-long burning in a kiln after molding with potter's wheel.
It is natural and traditional pottery created with precious materials and a long time.
This item is usually shipped in 3 business days. We will inform you of the estimated shipping date if shipping is delayed due to a shortage.
We have requested Ichiyougama to manufacture the guinomi a little smaller than the usual size as to obtain what we consider to be the perfect size. Although there may be differences among individual guinomi, the taste may become mellower or sweeter depending on the vessel. Please try it out by all means.
Size: About Ø80xH27mm
Weight: About 70g
Material: Stoneware
Unavailable: Microwave/Oven/Open Flame/Hot Water
*Its size, coloration, and pattern may vary. Also, there may be some rattling or distortion. Please understand.
Price: 3,000 JPY
Ichiyougama
Established in 1947 by Ichiyou Kimura, who was a second son of the 13th generation of Kimura family, one of the six family groups who monopolistically owned the largest pottery production centers of Bizen ware throughout the Edo period. Ichiyougama was established as Ichiyou Kimura set up a branch family. Ichiyougama owns a workshop and a kiln in the premises. Bizen City has the oldest potteries in Japan.
