Tanba-yaki (Tanba ware) Tsurukubi Vase (Crane-Neck Vase) Made by Tankyo Shimizu, a leading figure in Tanba-yaki. While it shares similarities with Bizen-yaki, the various textures are created through the mixing of the clay and the firing process in the kiln. It must be a very difficult task. A long time ago, I saw this piece at a certain pottery shop and fell in love with it at first sight and purchased it. I heard that the shop owner was also captivated by Tanba-yaki and apprenticed under Tankyo, the leading figure in Tanba-yaki, and is now the shop owner. Height: 23 cm Maximum diameter of the body: 14 cm Mouth diameter: 3.5 cm The shape is truly wonderful. The neck of the tsurukubi is not very long, and the body is plump, creating a beautiful form. The body has fine, continuous vertical lines, which are magnificent. Above all, the most remarkable feature is the texture and scenery created by the kiln's transformation. Various colors appear, and every view is lovely. It's as wonderful as the shop owner recommended. Price reduction: 15,000 yen → 13,000 yen → 8,700 yen → 7,500 yen → 5,800 yen → 3,800 yen