Miyata Yoshinori Guinomi 70ml

This Guinomi is crafted from coarse Oni-Hagi clay, one of the most challenging materials in Hagi ceramics. This highly sandy, iron-rich clay is considered difficult to master, prone to leaks and high rejection rates, and is therefore worked by only a few workshops. Miyata Yoshinori deliberately works with this material, as for him it is not form or glaze that takes center stage, but above all the “Yaki-aji”, the character of the firing.

The body of the Guinomi displays the powerful texture typical of Oni-Hagi. Coarse sand grains are visibly and tangibly present on the surface, while the clay body appears open, lively, and full of tension. The white glaze does not cover the vessel opaquely, but follows the topography of the clay. 

It is fired in a Noborigama similar to an anagama, built by the ceramicist himself, whose construction and firing process Miyata knows in minute detail. This knowledge decisively shapes the firing: flame management, ash deposits, and heat distribution are deliberately controlled to achieve optimal results. 

The Guinomi rests calmly and comfortably in the hand. Its slightly irregular shape avoids sterile symmetry and gives the vessel a natural presence. As with classic Hagi ceramics, the surface will change with use. Liquid slowly penetrates the clay body, the glaze gains depth, and the vessel develops an individual patina over time.