Touan Kiln Iroe Hand Painted Sake Jug - Autumn Flower / 京・清水焼 陶葊 徳利 okegata-syudei ensuring that no two bowls

ensuring that no two bowls are ever the same

Sasanqua flower

resulting in glazes that transform into a glass-like finish

almost translucent finish

◾ Material: Nambu iron with an enamel-coated interior

Touan Kiln Iroe Hand Painted Sake Jug - Autumn Flower / 京・清水焼 陶葊 徳利 okegata-syudei ensuring that no two bowlsFounded in 1922 in the historic Higashiyama Senny ji () area of Kyoto, Touan Kiln () is a respected kiln of Kyo Kiyomizu ware (), known for its refined colours, strength, and continuous pursuit of innovation. The kiln was established by Toshio Dobuchi (), originally a master Kyoto roof tile craftsman. The region surrounding Touan was historically rich in clay, and his technical skill was widely recognised even the Japanese Gallery of the Tokyo