{"product_id":"deika-sakata-hagi-ware-tea-cup-with-square-rim","title":"Deika Sakata Hagi Ware Tea Cup with Square Rim","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea cup by Deika Sakata (Deikayo-Deika Kiln). The kiln belongs to the historic Sakata family, a distinguished lineage of traditional Hagi ware potters based in Fukagawa, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. \u003cbr\u003eThe cup features a distinctive and elegant square-shaped rim. It is thought to be a work by either the 13th or 14th generation of Deika Sakata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are rare unused new old stock, though only the bottom surface of Option E shows slight staining. With continued use, the tea cup will gradually develop a beautiful vintage character and patina over time. \u003cbr\u003eGood piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 4 in stock\u003cbr\u003e* Price is for 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 7.2 cm x H 9.4 cm \/ 190-200g\u003cbr\u003eHolds 230 ml\u003cbr\u003ePerfect condition ★★★★★ (New old stock) \u003cbr\u003eNo microwave, No dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHagi ware is a type of pottery produced in the Hagi area of Yamaguchi Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003eHagi ware has long been known as a favorite of tea masters, and there is a saying, “First Raku, second Hagi, and third Karatsu\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the clay is coarse, it has high permeability, water retention, and heat retention properties. Moisture permeates through fine cracks on the surface (kannyu), which are created by the difference in shrinkage rate between the clay and glaze, and reaches from inside the vessel to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter many years of use, tea and sake permeate through these cracks, changing the color of the vessel's surface appropriately and giving it a withered appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis penetration gradually changes the color of the vessel as it is used more and more, giving it an indescribable wabi-like flavor.\u003cbr\u003eThis change is called \"Hagi's seven transformations\" and is a characteristic appeal of Hagi ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kinsen.tokyo\/collections\/tea-ware\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more tea ware in our collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kinsen.tokyo\/pages\/credit-card-payment\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #bf1616;\"\u003eFor CREDIT CARD PAYMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KinsenTOKYO","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":48141264158965,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":48141264191733,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C","offer_id":48141264224501,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D","offer_id":48141264257269,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E","offer_id":48141264290037,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3925\/6565\/files\/japanese-hagi-ware-cup.jpg?v=1778514366","url":"https:\/\/kinsen.tokyo\/products\/deika-sakata-hagi-ware-tea-cup-with-square-rim","provider":"KinsenTOKYO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}