Type...Pottery Type...Sake ware Type...Ochoko (small sake cup) Kiln...Tsuboya-yaki Kenji Fukuda, captivated by the climate and culture during a trip to Okinawa, relocated there. He trained for 10 years at the Jiro Kinjo Kiln and the Jo-shu Shimabukuro workshop. He grew to be recognized as a right-hand man by his teacher and became independent by building a climbing kiln in Ogimi Village. He is particular about everyday tableware and works stoically, firing the climbing kiln alone in his workshop in northern Yanbaru. Kenji Fukuda Profile Born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture. Moved to Okinawa, captivated by the climate and culture during a trip. 1986: Entered the Jiro Kinjo Kiln and Jo-shu Shimabukuro workshop. 1996: Became independent by building a climbing kiln in Ogimi Village. This is a rare item fired in a climbing kiln. It is a superb piece, selected by visiting the kiln to witness its firing. Limited stock! First come, first served, only one available. Please take this opportunity to acquire it. It is made with elaborate techniques, without sparing any effort. The red clay body is brush-painted with a unique Okinawan white clay and then fired in a climbing kiln. Furthermore, it is decorated with red painting. It has a stylish and cute finish, typical of Mr. Fukuda. This is a small ochoko for drinking awamori straight. It's a rare size. Please use it with pleasure. Okinawa souvenirs, folk crafts, Tsuboya-yaki, pottery sake ware, Yachimun, handmade, exceptional artist's work, Tsuboya-yaki Climbing Kiln Kenji Fukuda Hakushime-me Old Sake Ochoko (Small) 5 Because it is all handmade, each piece is slightly different. Since it is fired in a climbing kiln, there may be ash attached, and due to the characteristics of earthenware, the surface of the vessel may be rough, or the cosmetic clay may be uneven, but this is not a defect. Also, the cracks on the surface are called "nyukyu" (crazing) and are caused by the difference in the shrinkage ratio between the clay body and the glaze, and are not scratches. Okinawan pottery is a folk craft, so there is no box. Size: Width approx. 5.7cm, Height approx. 3.5cm Note: We take great care in photography, etc., but the color may appear different depending on your monitor.