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on the northern tip of Japan's main island
green tea leaves
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Since 2010
Mug Emperor Penguin (5oz) by Takunobu Sawada Knife on the northern tip ofAbout the Artisan This mug is made by Kyoto ceramic artist Takunobu Sawada at his studio in Nantan, Kyoto. Born into a family of Kiyomizu yaki potters, Sawada has over 20 years of experience working with clay. Technique & Design The mug features a milky white kohiki (white slip) surface. The animal motif is carved directly into the slip using a scraping technique, rather than being painted with a brush. Characteristics & Handling This is a compact mug