As with many of the major potteries in Japan, the origins of Hagi yaki
can be traced back to the influx of Korean potters to Japan following military
manoeuvres abroad. In 1592, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a famous warlord and important
historical figure, conducted a disastrous campaign on the Korean peninsula.
His efforts were not entirely in vain however as he forcibly brought back
Korean craftsmen, who under the patronage of the local lord Mori Terumoto,
went on to produce wares which developped into Hagi yaki as we know it
today. A demand for tea ceremony goods from the moneyed classes kept the
Hagi potters in business and the simple rustic shapes with a delicate transluscent
white glaze found favor with tea ceremony masters, giving Hagi yaki a certain
cachet and ensuring its position as one of the most prestigious potteries
in Japan.
Aohagi Mentori guinomi Noutomi Susumu SOLD
Aohagi Mentori guinomi by Noutomi Susumu SOLD
Aohagi dokai tokkuri sake bottle by Noutomi Susumu SOLD
Aohagi yunomi by Noutomi Susumu 290 ml / 9.8 oz SOLD
Aohagi teapot by Noutomi Susumu (large) 550 ml / 18.5 oz SOLD
Aohagi houhin Noutomi Susumu 250 ml / 8.4 oz
Aohagi houhin by Noutomi Susumu 220 ml / 7.4 oz
Gohonte Tawarade yunomi from Choun kiln of Noutomi Susumu
Hagi engraved tea bowl by Noutomi Naoko
Hagi engraved tumber by Noutomi Naoko
Hagi engraved tea bowl by Noutomi Naoko
Hagi engraved tea bowl by Noutomi Naoko
Aohagi engraved tea bowl by Noutomi Naoko SOLD
Hagi engraved tea bowl by Noutomi Naoko
Biwa (Loquat) yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun SOLD
Yohen Shirahagi yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 330 ml / 11.1 oz
Shirahagi yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 260 ml / 8.7 oz
Shirahagi yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun 240 ml / 8.1 oz SOLD
White hagi guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 80 ml / 2.7 oz
Kairagi guinomii by Mukuhara Kashun
Yohen guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun
White hagi guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun
White hagi guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun
Biwa (loquat) guinomi by Mukuhara Kashun 85 ml / 2.8 oz SOLD
Kairagi yuzamashi by Mukuhara Kashun
220-250ml / 7.4-8.4oz
Kairagi yuzamashi (mega size)by Mukuhara Kashun
540 ml / 18.2 oz
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 100 ml / 3.3 oz
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 140 ml / 4.7 oz
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 130 ml / 4.3 oz
Kairagi houhin by Mukuhara Kashun
95 ml / 3.2 oz
Kairagi houhin by Mukuhara Kashun
135 ml / 4.5 oz SOLD
Kairagi houhin by Mukuhara Kashun
130 ml / 4.3 oz
Kairagi sencha cup (small) by Mukuhara Kashun
Tsuchinohana teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 125 ml / 4.2 oz
Tsuchinohana teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 145 ml / 4.9 oz
Tsuchinohana teapot by Mukuhara Kashun (small) 140 ml / 4.7 oz
Tsuchinohana houhin by Mukuhara Kashun 140 ml / 4.7 oz
Tsuchinohana sencha cup by Mukuhara Kashun
Tsuchinohana yuzamashi by Mukuhara Kashun 215-245ml / 7.2-8.2 oz
Ash glaze teapot by Mukuhara Kashun 440 ml / 14.8 oz
Kairagi teapot by Mukuhara Kashun 330-340 ml / 11.1-11.4 oz
Kairagi rugged yunomi by Mukuhara Kashun
White hagi tea bowl by Shibuya Eiichi 330 ml / 11.2 oz SOLD
Hagi tea bowl by Shibuya Eiichi 260 ml / 8.8 oz
Hagi tea bowl by Shibuya Eiichi 280 ml / 9.4 oz
Hagi tea bowl by Shibuya Eiichi 320 ml / 10.8 oz
Shira hagi guinomi by Ohtani Masahiko
Shira hagi guinomi by Ohtani Masahiko
Shira hagi tokkuri by Ohtani Masahiko
Shira hagi tokkuri by Ohtani Masahiko
Mentori guinomi by Ohtani Masahiko SOLD
Shira hagi katakuchi by Ohtani Masahiko
Shira hagi yunomi by Ohtani Masahiko 300 ml / 9.9 oz
Shira hagi yunomi by Ohtani Masahiko 240 ml / 8.1 oz SOLD
Shira hagi yunomi by Ohtani Masahiko 210 ml / 7.1 oz SOLD
Kurinuki guinomi by Kaneta Masanao
Kurinuki yunomi by Kaneta Masanao SOLD
Aohagi tea bowl by Yamane Seigan
Oni hagi warikoudai yunomi by Yamane Seigan SOLD
Sazae (turban shell) guinomi by Seigan SOLD