Japanese Katakuchi - Blue Drip-glazed Agano-yaki Water Cooler - 175ml

This Agano-yaki katakuchi (yuzamashi; water cooler) features a dramatic blue drip-glaze.

Agano-yaki (上野焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Fukuchi in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Praised for its elegance and light weight, Agano ware began being produced in the 17th century.

Agano ware is famous for its use of enamels over the glaze. The most well-known of these enamels produces a vibrant blue-green/turquoise dripping effect caused by copper oxide in the enamel.

Dimensions:

11cm (4.3in) - width
5.7cm (2.2in) - height
175ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand.