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Tokoname craftsman Shun-en's work is a study in precision, care and beauty.
Producing a teapot such as the one shown here can take a whole day of painstaking
engraving. Not only are the individual petals carefully drawn, the balance of the overall design is also exquisite, with recessed pinpricks adding depth and texture. |
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The finished teapot has a lovely deep burnished glaze and in a certain
light,the sakura flowers almost seem to glisten. This teapot is a true work of art which embodies the spirit of Shun-en's craft. |
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