Please take a look at the photos to see the size and texture. The "Akae Uomonyou" (Red-painted Fish Pattern) of Tsuboya-yaki pottery is a unique technique and design established by Kiyomasa Kobashigawa, and has characteristics that differ from general Tsuboya-yaki techniques. **Technical Characteristics** Kiyomasa Kobashigawa's "Akae Uomonyou" is made using the following distinctive techniques: * **Brown Cosmetic Clay:** A brown cosmetic clay, researched and formulated uniquely, is applied to the entire vessel using the "kigake" (applying glaze to the unbaked clay) method on top of a red clay body (base) that contains a high amount of iron. * **Line Carving (Kakiotoshi):** While the cosmetic clay is still damp, patterns of fish and arabesques are carved out all at once using a nail or similar tool. This reveals the original red clay body beneath the surface of the cosmetic clay, making the patterns appear to emerge. * **Red-painted Overglaze:** After carving, the piece is bisque-fired once, and then red-based overglaze is applied. This overglaze is fired again at a low temperature, separately from the main firing. While general Tsuboya-yaki fish patterns are often created using only "sometsuke" (underglaze painting) or "line carving" with glazes such as gos (cobalt blue), Mr. Kobashigawa's technique is unique in that it combines the scraping of cosmetic clay with red-painted overglaze. **Design and Meaning** The design and meaning of the "Akae Uomonyou" are as follows: * **Fish Pattern:** Fish are known as an auspicious pattern for the prosperity of descendants because they lay many eggs. The lively appearance of fish reminiscent of the Okinawan sea is a characteristic, and pieces with dynamic fish are considered particularly valuable.