{"product_id":"japanese-katakuchi-large-weathered-hagi-yaki-water-cooler-300ml","title":"Japanese Katakuchi - Large Weathered Hagi-yaki Water Cooler 椿秀窯 - 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large Hagi-yaki katakuchi (water cooler; yuzamashi) has distorted shape and features a deeply crazed beige glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by 椿秀窯 (Tsubaki Hide Kiln)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHagi-yaki (萩焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that comes from the town of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan and dates back over 400 years. Some of the oldest Hagi-yaki pieces have been declared National Treasures of Japan. The natural warm hues of its clay, along with the simple lines of its forms are highly valued within the traditional aesthetics of many tea ceremony schools. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHagi ware is said to improve with age as the tannins in the tea slowly stain the fine cracks in the glaze (called crazing or kan-nyuu), creating a rich texture known as 'nanabake', or 'the 7 transformations'. Because of this slightly porous nature, some people like to dedicate their Hagi ware to one type of tea, such as sencha, to avoid having other aromas seep into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14cm (5.5in) - width\u003cbr\u003e6.6cm (2.6in) - height\u003cbr\u003e300ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good (chipped spout, please see photos)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-----------------\u003cbr\u003eLike what you see? Follow us on Instagram @tezumitea and comment 'I love tea' on any photo for a chance to win free teaware!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548548489260,"sku":"Y118","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/1wIzv7mtde6-mzJNdByqLWPKcPQEOeW28.jpg?v=1779032977","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-katakuchi-large-weathered-hagi-yaki-water-cooler-300ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}