Chamfered Porcelain Sake Bottle – Gosu Blue

A chamfered sake bottle, hand painted in gosu, an indigo pigment made with cobalt oxide, from Tobe in Ehime Prefecture.

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This chamfered sake bottle is produced by Baizan-gama, one of the oldest kilns in Tobe, Ehime Prefecture. Porcelain created in Tobe is referred to as Tobe-yaki and often features hand-painted patterns in gosu, an indigo blue pigment made from cobalt oxide, on a white porcelain body.

The process of crafting Tobe-yaki begins with a clay body of porcelain, formed by the hands of skilled potters. After being air-dried for several days, the piece is initially bisque fired at temperatures over 900 degrees Celsius in a noborigama (a climbing kiln) built with large, heat-resistant bricks. The gosu is applied via an underglaze method when the porcelain has cooled, then covered in a transparent glaze and fired for the final time at over 1200 degrees Celsius.

The chamfered edges of the sake bottle form a comfortable grip for pouring and the vibrant indigo of the gosu adds a striking depth of colour.

Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Size: W7cm x D7cm x H16cm

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Shikoku
Region

Shikoku

四国

The island of Shikoku is divided into four prefectures. All of these can be visited on the 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage around the island. The area is also home to Naoshima, a small island in the Inland Sea, known for its many contemporary art installations and museums while the Tokushima Prefecture is famous for its cultivation of Japanese indigo.

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Baizan-gama
Producer

Baizan-gama

梅山窯

Since their first kiln opened in 1882, Baizan Gama has produced Tobe-ware ceramics that are simultaneously beautiful and practical. All of the patterns on Baizan Gama Tobe-ware are hand painted with motifs inspired by nature. Tobe-ware ceramics are thick, which makes them sturdy. Baizan Gama's products are well suited for use in the kitchen as they are durable, are slow to conduct heat and are dishwasher and microwave safe.

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