Mark Foster Handmade Shiboridashi

This elegant shiboridashi is a first for Leaves of Cha and a great example of Mark Foster's tea aesthetic. A great alternative for a gaiwan, it is traditionally used for Japanese teas like gyokuro but can be used for many other teas as well. The main difference being that the opening (gap between the lid and spout) is fixed instead of being variable with a gaiwan. This makes for simpler use and sometimes safer fingers! A beautiful piece to add to you teaware. Provenance: Capacity: 4 oz/ 120 ml Firing: Oxidation fired to Cone 6 in an L&L Electric Kiln Clay: Dark stoneware with white clay slip hakeme decoration on interior Glaze: Clear on interior only Care: Hand wash only (This piece is thin and delicate; the dishwasher would likely break it. Raw clay exteriors are not microwave-safe) Note: This is a hand-made item and thus may exhibit all of the perfections and imperfections of a one-of-a-kind handmade cup. While I do my best to photograph the piece in a way that best represents