Bunshogama Cup In Shinogi Design

The BUNSHO-GAMA kiln with studio and kiln on the hill overlooking Imari Harbor in Saga Prefecture where third generation Baba Kojiro makes contemporary Imari ceramics.

Japan's first porcelain produced in Arita, Saga Prefecture, 400 years ago, known as early Imari, was produced from the Senzan ore of Arita Senzan. The production of vessels made of Izumiyama ceramic stone is difficult to shape due to the low consistency and high iron content of the dough, and the resulting color is unique.
Currently, the main raw material for Arita ware is Amakusa ceramic stone from Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, which is easy to shape and the finished color is white without being muddy. The use of Izumiyama ceramic stone, which is local to Arita and Imari but considered a historical heritage by Arita and Imari artisans, is considered the most typical “Bunshogama” ware, and it has been explored through repeated trials and errors in all processes, from how the stone is crushed, the grain size and how the clay is kneaded to the shaping and firing process.

Dimensions:
Ø=7.4cm
H=6cm