Sanroku Kiln Bizen Kake-hanaire Vase - 10cm

Sanroku Kiln Bizen Kake-hanaire Vase

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Sanroku Kiln is a traditional Japanese pottery studio and extensive gallery specializing in Bizen-yaki. Located in Imbe City, Okayama Prefecture, the studio was founded in 1978.

Kake-hanaire are designed to be hung on a wall or on the main wooden pillar in a tea room; they have a metal loop on the back for hanging on a nail.

Only one piece available; the vase shown in the photo gallery is included in the delivery.

The vase is 10 cm tall and 9 cm in diameter.

A signed tomobako is included in the delivery.

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Care and Use: Bizen teapots and Bizen ceramics in general are susceptible to thermal shock. It is very strong yet also fragile.

However, when using the vase, there is no risk of thermal shock as with tea ceramics.

Maintenance: Do not use cleaning agents or the dishwasher. Hand wash with clean water, without chemicals. The vase must be allowed to dry after each use.