Notomi Choun I Year of the Snake Kogo seigan yamane however contemporary potters specialize in

however contemporary potters specialize in tableware

First the artisan marks lines on the base and carves them to make grooves along the surface

but care must be taken to dry it thoroughly before storing

Tamahagane refers to a type of Japanese steel used for making swords

and features what is known as an ame-yu glaze

Notomi Choun I Year of the Snake Kogo seigan yamane however contemporary potters specialize in*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Hagi ware kogo made around 25 years ago by Notomi Choun I. It is made of high fired stoneware and the lid is decorated with a small snake shaped like the kanji character for snake. It is suitable for holding both woodchip and kneaded incense, although pottery kogo are intended for kneaded incense. This piece was most