Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Sake Jug - Silky Blue / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 徳利 soup bowl celebrating tradition

celebrating tradition

known as "Kurumizai

including the Kutani Ware Museum and the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art

with each master inheriting the skills and knowledge from the previous while also adding their unique touch to the craft

and great attention to detail is paid

Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Sake Jug - Silky Blue / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 徳利 soup bowl celebrating traditionFounded in 1922 in the historic Higashiyama Senny ji () area of Kyoto, Touan Kiln () is a respected kiln of Kyo Kiyomizu ware (), known for its refined colours, strength, and continuous pursuit of innovation. The kiln was established by Toshio Dobuchi (), originally a master Kyoto roof tile craftsman. The region surrounding Touan was historically rich in clay, and his technical skill was widely recognised even the Japanese Gallery of the Tokyo