Ash Glazed Mug - Crafted By Nobuyuki Murai

Fired with natural wood ash, this cup carries the quiet marks of the kiln on its surface — the glaze settling in tones of grey and straw where the ash fell, shifting from the base to the lip. In the hand it has the weight of something made individually, and it holds heat in the way that good pottery does. Nobuyuki Murai works in Shiga, Japan, forming and firing each cup by hand. The lip is shaped individually, the surface finished with the drinker in mind — a cup built for daily use and made to last. Japanese ceramics have been treasured across the world for generations, and a piece like this brings that living tradition to your own table. One-of-a-kind, wood-fired Japanese pottery Material: Pottery (ceramic) Made in Shiga, Japan Artisan: Nobuyuki Murai Size: 8.5 × 7.8 cm (3.3 × 3.1 in) Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of a true handmade object.