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Chaki is a term that means 'tea vessel' and is basically a chaire or tea caddy used to hold powdered matcha green tea. This chaki is instantly recognizable as from the studio of Kaneta Masanao, a Hagi ceramic artist who has re-shaped how Hagi is thought of. Please see more about Kaneta and his unique 'carving out' technique in our archives or at e-yakimono.net. Kaneta still works on the wheel though as he deeply respects the technique and the absolute need to pass it on to future generations. Yet, the style he is worldwide known for his is called kuri-nuki, the aforementioned carving out style. This is a not often seen chaki that although small has the presence and form of his larger works. A classic white-glazed piece with speckled purple yohen. In perfect condition with a signed box, 9.7cm.tallx7.5cm., signed on base.
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