Obori Soma Ware Jumping Horse Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 湯呑 S-6254 bringing warmth

bringing warmth

Seirin has retired from making pottery

■ Size: 4 cm diameter x 12

pouring hot water into a yuzamashi allows it to cool slightly

Obori Soma Ware Jumping Horse Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 湯呑 S-6254 bringing warmthFor more than 350 years, Obori Soma ware () has been crafted in Namie, Fukushima, Japan. It is recognised by three distinctive features: a hand painted galloping horse inspired by the regions centuries old horse culture; a soft, bluish celadon glaze covered with a delicate network of fine crackles known as *aohibi*, or blue crackle; and its remarkable double walled construction. By joining two vessels together before firing, artisans create a hollow