Yoshiki Murata White Clay Mogake Hohin - 140ml

Yoshiki Murata White Clay Mogake Hohin - 140ml

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Hohin is decorated with Mogake method.  The clay used is a light clay with a hint of red, which will change slightly in appearance with use and it is rare to find these pieces for sale.

A truly original piece and the only one on offer. The hohin is meticulously crafted, without any blemishes, which is not always the case with masterpieces.

The author is master Yoshiki Murata. Packed in a signed paulownia wooden box. 

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Profile:

1950 - Master Yoshiki Murata born, currently 73 years old and still creating.

1965 - Studied tea pottery under master Mr. Touji Itoh, under the artistic name Kotouji.

1969 - Graduated from Tokoname College.

1973 - Opened his ceramic studio.

1979 - Changed his artistic name from Kotouji to Yoshiki.

1996 - Creation of Ceramics in Bizen.

Prizes:

Moder Sencha Craft Exgibition - 10 x.

Japan Sencha Craft Exgibition - 4 x.

Winner of Choza Award Ceramic Art Exhibition.

Winner of Choza Award Pottery Manufacturing Exhibition.

Another unique piece in our wide range of Tokoname products.

Before use: rinse the teapot in hot water and allow to dry completely before first use.

Maintenance: do not use detergents, dishwasher. Clean by hand, with clean water, without chemicals. Do not clean with clean detergents. The teapot should be left to dry after each use. Ideally, specify the teapot for the specific type of tea for which it will always be used.