Type...Ceramics Ware...Tsuboya-yaki This is a soba chawan (soba bowl) by Osamu Aragaki, the third son of the late Eizaburo Aragaki, who was a leading figure in the Okinawan ceramic art world. The bowl is made with red clay rich in iron, with white slip applied to the entire surface. It is then decorated with the red painting technique, a tradition of the Aragaki kiln. This is a masterpiece of excellent workmanship. < Ceramic History > Kokugakai Associate Member, Oki Exhibition Member, Traditional Craftsman Osamu Aragaki Born in 1954 as the third son of the ceramic artist Eizaburo Aragaki 1975: 27th Oki Exhibition Encouragement Prize 1976: 28th Oki Exhibition Encouragement Prize, 50th Kokuten Selection (selected every year thereafter) 1979: Western Crafts Exhibition Selection 1981: Western Crafts Exhibition Selection, 23rd Japan Folk Craft Public Exhibition Grand Prize 1983: 35th Oki Exhibition, Oki Exhibition Prize, Recommended as an Associate Member of the Oki Exhibition 1984: 58th Kokuten Newcomer Award, 3rd Contemporary Crafts Kyushu Exhibition Selection 1985: Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Selection 1986: Recommended as an Associate Member of the Kokuga Exhibition 1987: 9th Contemporary Okinawa Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Prize 1989: 41st Oki Exhibition Associate Member Prize 1995: 47th Oki Exhibition Associate Member Prize, Recommended as a Member of the Oki Exhibition 1999: Certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Currently, he is creating pottery in Okinawa Prefecture. Because each piece is handmade, there are slight differences in each one. Since it is fired in a climbing kiln, there may be ash attached, and due to the characteristics of the earthenware, the surface of the vessel may be rough, or the slip may be uneven, but this is not a defect. In addition, the cracks on the surface are called "nyu" (crazing) and are caused by the difference in the shrinkage ratio between the clay body and the glaze, and are not scratches. Size: Diameter approx. 17.7cm, Height approx. 7.8cm Note: We take great care in photography, but the color may appear different depending on your monitor.