三藤るい 斑唐津円相茶碗 ラスター釉 and the design is exquisite

and the design is exquisite both when you look at it and when you hold it

This Shigaraki jar was made by Masashiro Aika

A masterpiece with a beautiful transition from yellow-green to deep green to persimmon brown

黒の奥に緑や赤みがにじむ景色は、暗い宇宙に浮かぶ星雲、あるいは惑星表面に現れた鉱物層を思わせます。静けさの中に確かな力を秘めた、深みのある一碗です。

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三藤るい 斑唐津円相茶碗 ラスター釉 and the design is exquisiteA Madara Karatsu chawan by Karatsu based ceramic artist Rui Mito. An ens circle is painted on the front, where soft currents of blue seem to dissolve into the white glaze, creating a quiet yet deeply layered expression. The subtly lustrous glaze surface feels gently adhesive to the fingertips, conveying a sense of comfort from the very first touch. Inside the bowl, pools of white glaze gather where the tea collects, forming a serene and evocative