Shigaraki Tsubo (Vessel)

Crafted from Shigaraki clay (known locally as Gaerome clay) and wood‑fired in a traditional anagama kiln, this Shigaraki Tsubo (vessel) is a truly exceptional work.

During the intense firing process, feldspar particles within the clay melt and rise to the surface, creating distinctive, glassy textures. These are beautifully interwoven with natural ash deposits and a dry, weathered surface, resulting in a piece rich in rustic elegance and profound timelessness.

• Area: Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture
• Artist: Q Tani
• Material: Stoneware
• Size:φ32.0cm H:33.5cm
• This product comes with a carton box.

這款信樂燒壺採用信樂燒陶土(當地稱為"蛙目粘土"陶土)製成，並在傳統的穴窯中以柴燒工藝燒製而成，堪稱非凡的藝術品。
在高溫燒製過程中，陶土中的長石顆粒熔化並浮至表面，形成獨特的玻璃質感。這些質感與天然的灰燼沉積物和乾燥風化的表面完美交織，最終呈現出質樸優雅、經久不衰的藝術美感。

產地：滋賀縣信樂市
藝術家：谷穹(Q Tani)
材質：炻器
尺寸：直徑32.0厘米，高33.5厘米
本產品附紙箱。

Crafted By Q Tani
A ceramic artist based in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. He has dedicated himself to perfecting the yakishime technique of high-fired unglazed stoneware, using an ana-gama kiln he built himself, taking the “Ko-Shigaraki” jars and pots from the Muromachi period (1336-1573) as his benchmark.

由谷穹(Q Tani)創作
一位居住在滋賀縣信樂市的陶藝家。他致力於完善高溫燒製無釉炻器的燒製技法，使用自己建造的穴窯，並以室町時代(1336-1573)的“古信樂”罐和壺為標竿。

[Shigaraki ware]
A style of ceramics produced in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. Fired at high temperatures without glaze, it is characterized by a tactile landscape resulting from its coarse base material and natural ash glaze. One of the six ancient kilns in Japan.

[信樂燒]
信樂燒是日本滋賀縣信樂市所生產的陶瓷。它採用高溫燒製，不施釉，其特點是粗糙的坯體和天然灰釉賦予了它獨特的觸感。信樂燒是日本六大古窯之一。

Care Instructions

• Wash before first use with water or warm water.
• Do not use dishwasher or microwave.
• Do not use it in oven or on open fire.
• Clean the product with non-abrasive, soft scouring pad.
• For your own safety, do not use any item that is chipped or cracked.
  

保養說明

• 首次使用前，請先用清水或溫水清洗。
• 請勿使用洗碗機或微波爐。
• 請勿在烤箱或明火上使用。
• 請使用柔軟的非研磨性百潔布清潔產品。
• 為了您的安全，請勿使用任何有缺口或裂痕的物品。

"Medome" method for new pottery:

• Put the pottery into a pot with some rice grains (alternatively rice powder, flour or starch) and fill up water.
• Boil it on low heat for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Let it cool down, rinse well and dry thoroughly.

新陶器「Medome」養護法：

• 將陶器放入鍋中，加入一些米粒（或米粉、麵粉或澱粉），加水至淹過陶器。
• 小火煮10至20分鐘。
• 待其冷卻後，徹底沖洗並晾乾。