26276 Jinenbo Nakagawa Mishima Karatsu Guinomi

Height: 5.1 cm
Diameter: 6.8 cm

Born in Saga Prefecture in 1953.
Apprenticed to Touya Inoue in 1977.
Built a split bamboo climbing kiln in Saga Prefecture and became independent in 1982.
Began working on the restoration of Okugōrai and Ōido chawan (tea bowls) in 2000.
Active throughout Japan, primarily holding solo exhibitions.

Mishima Karatsu ware inherited the techniques of "Yi Dynasty Mishima" passed down from the Korean Peninsula, and became common in Karatsu ware around the 17th century.

Mishima Karatsu Techniques

Applying patterns
Patterns are applied to the half-dry clay body by pressing inflower patterns like a stamp, or by carving lines or drawing with a comb.
Inlaying white clay
White clay is inlaid into the patterned areas (inlay technique). According to the video, this is called white slip.
Applying glaze
Glaze is poured over the slip and the piece is fired.
Through these processes, the beauty of the contrasting shades, where the patterns appear to float, and a profound charm are created.