Onsen-tsu Ware [Moriyama Gama *Masao Moriyama] Iron-Painted Pair Set of 2 *This pottery has cracks as a characteristic. The same design is drawn with iron glaze on the front and back of the teacups, giving a simple yet sophisticated impression. The lower part is plump and smoothly rounded, and the teacups are tall, so they are designed to hold plenty of hot water. ◆Size◆ Diameter: Approximately 8cm x Height: 7.5cm Moriyama Gama* is one of the three kilns of Onsen-tsu ware. Masao Moriyama, a ceramic artist, became an apprentice of Kanjiro Kawai in 1957 and trained in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. After becoming independent, he opened his own workshop in Onsen-tsu, which had a climbing kiln, in 1971. This item was purchased as part of a Moriyama Gama collection about 10 years ago and has been stored. It is unused. Because it is handmade, there may be some distortions, but this item has no scratches and has a beautiful finish. Please consider this item if you understand that it is a home-stored item. #MoriyamaGama #MasaoMoriyama #OnsenTsuWare #Mingei (Folk Craft) #Teacups