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    Posted 8 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5051 items)

    Somayaki (Soma ware) is characterized by the blue-green crackling that covers the surface. An apple ash and sumi-kannyu (crackle) glaze is used to achieve this effect. Somaware is known for its double-walled construction. The inner and outer pieces are thrown separately by the potter and allowed to dry and firm for a short period of time. The inner piece is then joined to the outer piece. This design not only keeps the liquid inside hot, but also the outer surface cool, allowing one to easily hold the cup. Has a"hashiri-uma", or galloping horse motif. This motif is said to have been requested by a feudal lord in the mid-1600's to show pride in the region's ability to breed and train quality horses.

    This one has gilding which has been mostly worn off. I think it's from the 1950s, but not sure.

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    1. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      What an extraordinary and beautiful thing Ho2. I haven't heard of Soma ware.
    2. melaniej melaniej, 8 years ago
      Ho2cultcha
      You are going to make me go digging in boxes......lord help me! I may get lost for days in all that pottery.....but I have a set stored away in there somewhere.
      Once found in will share with CW ;)
    3. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 8 years ago
      thanks racer and melanie! i heard that these kilns were all destroyed in the 2011 quake.

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