Thank you for viewing! m(__)m *Please feel free to ask for a small discount in the comments section. m(__)m ★ This is one of my father's antiques, and it has been displayed at home for several decades (20-30 years: unknown). According to my research, it is an old, extra-large ceramic piece from before the earthquake (Soma, Fukushima Prefecture). I think you can see from looking at it that it has a distinctive surface decoration. *It is very rare now because there are no current artisans. *I don't think there are any noticeable scratches or chips, but there may be some age-related deterioration, so please check the condition by looking at all the photos, including the size. There is no original box, so I will pack it carefully and send it. ◆ The following is about Soma-yaki. Currently, many kilns of Soma-yaki are in the exclusion zone, so they are made with different soil. However, the item for sale is an old one from before the Great East Japan Earthquake, and it is made with the original soil that is no longer available. It is characterized by a pattern called "blue cracks," and a horse painting called "Hashirikoma" (running horse), which is said to be in the style of the Kano school, is drawn on it. It is made with double-layered firing, which makes it difficult to cool and allows you to hold it even when it is hot, a rare technique. ◆ Further product description ◆ ★ Features of Ohori Soma-yaki ★ Three features 1 ◆ Hashirikoma (Running Horse) This depicts the "sacred horse" of the Soma clan, who once ruled the area around present-day Namie Town, and is said to be in the style of the Kano school. The dynamic figure of the "Hashirikoma" drawn with skilled brushwork has been considered auspicious since ancient times. 2 ◆ Blue Cracks The "cracks" that occur due to the difference in shrinkage between the material and the glaze are called "nyukanyu" (penetration), and the characteristic ground pattern in which this penetration spreads throughout the celadon glaze vessel is called "blue cracks." 3 ◆ Double Firing The double-layered structure is a unique technique of Ohori Soma-yaki. The hot water put in it does not cool easily, and it is not hot to hold. It is a technique created as a result of repeated ingenuity to make it easy to use as a vessel that blends into people's lives. *We only ask that those who understand long-term storage and Soma-yaki purchase this item. We do not accept returns or exchanges from the perspective of preventing product substitution. Please understand that this is a no-claims, no-return sale. *Please consider purchasing after viewing the photos, etc. #Pottery #Ceramics #TeaCeremonyUtensils #SomaYoshitada #GoldLeaf #JumpingHorse #OldPineCarvingPattern #RinkaMouth #TeaBowl #ConfectioneryBowl #SomaYaki #Inscribed #BlueCracks #OhoriSoma #JumpingHorse #RunningHorse #MatchaBowl #Fukushima #Pottery #ShowaRetro