Bizen Yunomi

Shuroku Harada studied ancient Bizen ware.
He was a student of ceramics researcher Katsura Matazaburo.
The knowledge he gained forms the foundation of his pottery style.
He has not fired a kiln in recent years.
This yunomi has abundant natural ash glaze, giving it the appearance of being intentionally glazed.
The intense flames produce a deep black color through a chemical reaction between the clay and the fire.
He has his own method for forming the vessel's body.
He builds the body by stacking clay into tube-like shapes.
Finally, he uses a spatula to carve deep, bold shinogi lines, completing the design.
The inner edges feature subtle, concealed cuts designed to improve usability rather than for aesthetic effect, offering insight into his approach to pottery.