This small handmade Katakuchi vessel was fired in an Anagama wood kiln. Its rounded, relatively deep body is complemented by a small pouring lip formed on one side and a raised foot that gives the vessel stability.<\/p>\n
Katakuchi (\u7247\u53e3) is a traditional Japanese vessel whose name literally means \u201cone-sided mouth\u201d: kata (\u7247) means \u201cone side,\u201d while kuchi (\u53e3) means \u201cmouth\u201d or \u201copening.\u201d Its defining feature is a pouring lip or spout formed on one side of the vessel, allowing liquids to be poured neatly and with control.<\/p>\n
In Japan, Katakuchi vessels have traditionally served a wide range of purposes. They are used for pouring sake and for serving sauces, dressings, broths and condiments. Larger Katakuchi vessels may also be used for whisking Matcha before pouring it into smaller cups. The compact size of this particular piece makes it especially suitable for sake, sauces, dressings and other small servings.<\/p>\n
During the Anagama firing, the surface developed deep brown, charcoal and near-black tones, accompanied by warmer golden ash markings around the rim. Ash and glaze accumulated unevenly, creating subtle changes in colour, sheen and texture around the vessel.<\/p>\n
The small pouring lip is both the defining feature of the Katakuchi form and a practical detail for controlled pouring. The vessel can be used at the table, as part of a tea or sake ritual, or displayed as a small ceramic object.<\/p>\n
Height:<\/strong> 7 cm Form:<\/strong> Katakuchi Small Anagama Katakuchi vessel with a pouring lip formed on one side. This traditional Japanese form is designed for controlled pouring and is suitable for sake, sauces, dressings and small servings. Deep brown, charcoal and golden surface tones developed during the wood firing.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":280,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[23],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-126","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-anagama-indai","first","instock","sold-individually","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nDiameter<\/strong> 10 cm<\/p>\n
\nFiring:<\/strong> Anagama wood firing
\nUse:<\/strong> sake, sauces, dressings, condiments and small servings
\nArtist \u2013 Beatri\u010d\u0117 Kelerien\u0117<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"