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Murayama Kentaro , a potter in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, makes these dishes. He walks through the mountains himself to collect the raw materials, such as soil, iron, and stone. The designs are simple and fit with modern food culture, so they can be used for a long time. Clay made from iron-rich soil collected in the Kitahata area. It is made with a glaze that is made from a base of cedar ash that is produced after firing a climbing kiln.

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Since all processes are done by hand, there are individual differences. There may be distortion, roughness on the surface, and uneven color. Each piece has a different texture. The photo is a sample, so the product you receive may have a slightly different texture.

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Artist_ Murayama Kentaro

size_ φ165mm×h40mm

Material_Clay and glaze

technique_Wheel-throwing

Country of Origin_Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan

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Murayama Kentaro 

Born in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture in 1978. Graduated from Arita Ceramics College in 2003 and studied under Kiyomi Kawakami. Established his own kiln in Karatsu City in 2008. He walks in the mountains, gathers raw materials, makes clay and glazes, and while using the old Karatsu storefront techniques as a base, he continues to research soil and glazes to create his own unique texture.