Vas - Keramik - Japan - Bizen Ware / 五郎辺衛窯 / 小西陶古 (Utan reservationspris)

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Product Description*
This is a set of two Bizen ware vases.

Bizen ware is the ultimate in simple pottery, as it is produced entirely without the use of glaze (the chemical applied to the surface of unglazed ceramics) or painted decoration.

Fired at high temperatures of 1,200 to 1,300 degrees Celsius, the patterns are created solely by the nature of the clay, how the pieces are stacked in the kiln, fluctuations in kiln temperature, and the effects of ash and charcoal during firing.

Its appeal lies in the unique, handcrafted flavor—no two pieces ever have the same color or pattern—and it is characterized by how its depth and texture increase with use.

Size Approx
H 224mm x W 85mm / 988g - Gorobe Kiln
H 233mm x W 96mm / 334g - Konishi Toko

Gorobe Kiln (五郎辺衛窯)
This is a Bizen ware pottery studio located in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.
While preserving traditional Bizen ware techniques, this studio also produces many modern pieces that are easy to use in everyday life.
They use "Hiyose clay" from their local area, Kagato, and employ a wide range of techniques, including not only traditional wheel throwing but also hand-building and slip casting.

Konishi Toko (小西陶古)
This is a prestigious pottery studio founded in 1926 (Taisho 15) in Ibe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.
The first generation owner, Konishi Toko, is known for devising a technique to artificially create the "sangiri" pattern, which had previously been relied upon by chance in Bizen ware. It is characterized by a unique gradation of bluish-gray and black colors, which occurs when the parts buried in ash are fired in a reduction atmosphere.
Today, they continue to uphold the traditional firing method using a climbing kiln (large kiln) fueled by red pine.


Condition*
In Very Good condition.
There are pain and stains due to aged deterioration,but no problem with functionality.
Please use zoom to inspect all pictures closely for the cosmetic condition.
This item is sold as a collectible, decor and not intended for daily use.

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Handling of ceramics （pottery)
*Care for pottery (sealing treatment)*
Starch will coat the surface and prevent stains from seeping into the pottery.
1. Insert the pottery into a pot filled with starch water (from washing rice or corn or potato starch melted in water) and bring it to a boil on low to medium heat. Let it boil for around 20 minutes on low heat.
2. Let it cool down, then rinse, and allow it to dry naturally.
3. If the crevices are not totally filled after one application, you may try again until they are totally filled.

**Prevent Stains, Odors, and Mold**
If you soak the product in clean water before use and let it absorb some of the water, this will reduce the amount of impurities able to penetrate the surface. Pottery products are water absorbent, so if they are left in water for a long time, they may absorb impurities, causing stains, odors, and mold. Please wash the product immediately with detergent and dry well. When storing the container, ensure it is kept sufficiently dry. Insufficient drying may cause an odor or mold growth.
If the product does become stained or smelly, you can remedy this by dissolving baking soda or kitchen bleach in water and soaking the product in it.

***About crazing***
When pottery and porcelain are fired with glaze, a material containing characteristics similar to glass, it not only adds color and texture to the ceramics, but also prevents water absorption and discoloration. Firing at high temperatures allows the glaze to adhere to the ceramic, but as it naturally cools, cracks may appear on the surface. Cracks may also appear when a vessel is suddenly filled with something hot, and the formation of these cracks is called crazing. Physical objects have the property of expanding when heated and contracting when cooled.
Since the ceramic and the glaze have different rates of expansion and contraction, they interfere with each other as the temperature changes, resulting in crazing. Crazing does not mean that the piece is broken or damaged, and there is no impact on its usability, so please do not worry about using it. With continuous use, water and food color will seep through the crazing and give a deeper flavor to the vessel. If you wish to prevent this from happening, you can boil it in water mixed with rice or flour to fill in the cracks before the first usage."}