Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Sake Jug - Silky Blue / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 徳利 Toki-yuzamashi-kinari Encased in a signed wooden

Encased in a signed wooden box

and the pursuit of higher ideals

reminding us to embrace our dreams with courage and passion

Crafted from blue-tinted overlaid glass

Touan Kiln Flower Crystalline Glaze Sake Jug - Silky Blue / 京・清水焼 花結晶釉 徳利 Toki-yuzamashi-kinari Encased in a signed woodenFounded in 1922 in the historic Higashiyama Senny ji () area of Kyoto, Touan Kiln () is a respected kiln of Kyo Kiyomizu ware (), known for its refined colours, strength, and continuous pursuit of innovation. The kiln was established by Toshio Dobuchi (), originally a master Kyoto roof tile craftsman. The region surrounding Touan was historically rich in clay, and his technical skill was widely recognised even the Japanese Gallery of the Tokyo