The spiral pattern, called a Shima pattern, is created by making cuts on the surface of this Kyusu. Since they are all done by hand, each one is unique, creating a truly one-of-a-kind Kyusu.
Shima Kyusu: 8oz / 6.0"D (including a handle) X 4.0"H
Pottery: Tokoname, one of the Six Old Kilns of Japan, has been a pottery center since the 12th century and is especially famous for its unglazed pottery.