Nanban Ware. Tanegashima style

Nanban (meaning foreign) ware came to Japan from parts of southern Asia. The oldest example of this style of pottery arrived in Japan in the 16th Century. The pots are woodfired to mid range temperatures in a reduction atmosphere, and characterised by rough surfaces, iron rich clay bodies and an absence of heavy ashing.

Accompanied by a made to measure box.

Shikamaru Takeshita is one of 5 potters selected by Ken Matsuzaki & the committee of the Mashiko Pottery International Association to take part in a collaborative exhibition with Goldmark Gallery.