As with many of the major potteries in Japan, the origins of Hagi yaki
can be traced back to the influx of Korean potters to Japan following military
manoeuvres abroad. In 1592, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a famous warlord and important
historical figure, conducted a disastrous campaign on the Korean peninsula.
His efforts were not entirely in vain however as he forcibly brought back
Korean craftsmen, who under the patronage of the local lord Mori Terumoto,
went on to produce wares which developped into Hagi yaki as we know it
today. A demand for tea ceremony goods from the moneyed classes kept the
Hagi potters in business and the simple rustic shapes with a delicate transluscent
white glaze found favor with tea ceremony masters, giving Hagi yaki a certain
cachet and ensuring its position as one of the most prestigious potteries
in Japan.
We recently received sad news of the loss of a talented Hagi artist.
RIP Ohtani Masahiko 1963-2022.
Aohagi Dokai guinomi Noutomi Susumu
Aohagi Mentori guinomi Noutomi Susumu
Aohagi guinomi by Noutomi Susumu SOLD
Aohagi dokai tokkuri sake bottle by Noutomi Susumu SOLD
Aohagi yunomi by Noutomi Susumu 310 ml / 10.4 fl.oz SOLD
Aohagi yunomi by Noutomi Susumu 300 ml / 10.1 fl.oz SOLD
Aohagi Wan by Noutomi Susumu 400,430 ml/13.5,14.5 fl.oz SOLD
Aohagi teapot / Noutomi Susumu 430 ml / 14.5 fl.oz SOLD
Aohagi houhin / Noutomi Susumu 210 ml / 7.1 fl.oz SOLD
Aohagi houhin Noutomi Susumu 210 ml / 7.1 fl.oz SOLD
Gohonte Tawarade yunomi from Choun kiln of Noutomi Susumu
Hagi sakazuki sake cups from Choun kiln SOLD
Hagi engraved tea bowl SOLD
Kairagi Kofukuwan tea bowl 240-280ml/8.1-9.4 fl.oz
Biwa Kofukuwan tea bowl 350 ml/ 11.8 fl.oz
Biwa Kofukuwan tea bowl 325 ml/ 10.9 fl.oz SOLD
Yohen White glazed yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 340 ml / 11.4 fl.oz
Blue glazed yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 275 ml / 9.2 fl.oz
Blue glazed yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 250 ml / 8.4 fl.oz
Biwa (Loquat) yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 255 ml / 8.6 fl.oz
Biwa (Loquat) yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 260 ml / 8.7 fl.oz
White hagi yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 240 ml / 8.1 fl.oz
White hagi yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 240 ml / 8.1 fl.oz
White hagi yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 220 ml / 7.4 fl.oz SOLD
Biwa (Loquat) guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 100 ml / 3.3 fl.oz
Biwa (Loquat) guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz SOLD
Biwa (Loquat) guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 95 ml / 3.2 fl.oz
White hagi guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz
White hagi guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 90 ml / 3 fl.oz
Yohen guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz
Yohen guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz SOLD
Blue glazed guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz
Blue glazed guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz
Blue glazed guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 90 ml / 3 fl.oz SOLD
Blue glazed guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 85 ml / 2.8 fl.oz
Blue glazed guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 85 ml / 2.8 fl.oz
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 110 ml / 3.7 fl.oz
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 120 ml / 4 fl.oz
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 95 ml / 3.2 fl.oz*Left-handed
Kairagi houhin by Mukuhara Kashun
115 ml / 3.8 fl.oz
Kairagi houhin by Mukuhara Kashun
105 ml / 3.5 fl.oz
Kairagi sencha cup (small) by Mukuhara Kashun
Kairagi yuzamashi by Mukuhara Kashun
250-260 ml / 8.4-8.7 fl.oz
Kairagi yuzamashi by Mukuhara Kashun
300-320 ml / 10.1-10.8 fl.oz
Tsuchinohana teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 120 ml / 4 fl.oz
Tsuchinohana teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 100 ml / 3.3 fl.oz *Left-handed
Tsuchinohana teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 100 ml / 3.3 fl.oz *Left-handed
Tsuchinohana houhin by Mukuhara Kashun 120 ml / 4 fl.oz
Tsuchinohana houhin by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz
Tsuchinohana sencha cup by Mukuhara Kashun
Tsuchinohana yuzamashi by Mukuhara Kashun 220-230ml / 7.4-7.7 fl.oz
Gohonte houhin by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz
Gohonte houhin by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz
Gohonte teapot by Mukuhara Kashun 335 ml / 11.3 fl.oz
Blue glaze teapot by Mukuhara Kashun 375 ml / 12.6 fl.oz SOLD
Blue glaze teapot by Mukuhara Kashun 400 ml / 13.5 fl.oz SOLD
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun 310-345 ml / 10.4 - 11.6 fl.oz
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun 380-390 ml/12.8-13.1fl.oz
Kairagi rugged yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun
White hagi tokkuri by Ohtani Masahiko
White hagi Mentori katakuchi by Ohtani Masahiko
Kurinuki guinomi by Kaneta Masanao 130 ml / 4.3 fl.oz
Kurinuki guinomi by Kaneta Masanao 105 ml / 3.5 fl.oz
Kurinuki yunomi by Kaneta Masanao SOLD
Kurinuki yunomi by Kaneta Masanao NEW