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Fire writes the final signature. The Sangiri Bizen Ware Large Mug by Hozan Kiln is shaped not only by the potter’s hand, but by flame, ash, and time. Bizen ware is one of Japan’s oldest ceramic traditions, defined by its unglazed surface and the unpredictable beauty born inside the kiln. Hozan Kiln fires only 3 to 4 times a year. Each firing demands patience, precision, and acceptance of nature’s intervention. During the long process, ash settles naturally on the clay, creating the distinctive sangiri effect. Soft gradients of smoky grey, warm brown, and subtle highlights emerge without added glaze. No two pieces will ever repeat the same landscape. Substantial in scale, grounded in weight, and honest in texture, this large mug transforms daily coffee or tea into something more deliberate. Over time, it will develop a patina that records use and memory. Crafted in Japan. Fired only a few times a year. Available at Omakase. #HozanKiln #BizenWare #Sangiri #JapaneseCeramics #JapanesePottery #MadeInJapan #JapaneseCraftsmanship #ArtisanMade #WabiSabi #OmakaseSelection