Teacup Karatsu Touch JD

Stoneware wood-fired at 1300°C. Iron-based colour decoration, feldspar glaze.
ø 9.2 cm x height 5.3 cm, volume 170 ml

Japanese Karatsu Ware

There are more varieties of Karatsu style. This one is brush decorated Karatsu (絵唐津, E-Karatsu).
Various images (flowers, plants, birds, mythological creatures, etc.) are painted onto the piece using an iron-based underglaze, then the piece is fired with a semitransparent glaze which allows the underglaze to show. This style is known for its earthy color and simple design.