Ceramicist Yamada Yōji' was born in Shiga Prefecture where he also now has his own studio. His works explore functional forms and the traces left by unforced, improvised hand movements. Inspired by British slipware, he moved to the UK in 2007 and learned soda glazing under Lisa Hammond MBE at Maze Hill Pottery. Back in Japan, he set up his own studio in Shigaraki, one of Japan’s six ancient kilns. Register for the livestream of 'Conversations in clay: Talk and pottery demonstration with Lisa Ham

Traditional Japanese Pottery Shigaraki-ware Pair of Pigeons * incense holder/ ashtray/ okimono * made by one of japan's six ancient kilns * dense and heavy stoneware * snow glazed * fired at high temperature * 9" x 5" * total weight: 1.30 kg. * set of 2 * my scuff sa my chest yung isa probably a small bubble sa glaze or a chip * see last pic Price: 850 php Plus shipping fee First to pay gets the item 09276643893 | House of Hannya