Tsuchitani Dôsen Guinomi 40 ml

Glazed stoneware

This guinomi has a dense, concentrated presence, highly prized in finely crafted drinking vessels. The walls are clearly proportioned and feature fine, circumferential throwing rings that lend depth to the small vessel.

The glaze combines earthy brown tones with cool, bluish iridescent areas on the interior. In the light, a vibrant surface unfolds with subtle transitions and crystalline inclusions, indicating a reduction firing and a carefully balanced glaze. The slightly pronounced rim feels robust and comfortable on the lips.

The unglazed foot deliberately leaves the clay body visible and anchors the piece both visually and haptically. Overall, this guinomi is a distinctive vessel for sake or shochu, appealing to collectors and lovers of quiet, honest ceramics alike through its materiality and depth.

Tsuchitani Dôsen's current workshop is a direct continuation of the historical Susa ceramics, which once served as the official supplier to the Masuda family, the hereditary stewards of the Hagi clan. This legacy continues to shape both the architecture of the estate and the character of the work, in which the presence of an old, dignified kiln remains palpable.

Every step of production up to the creation of the glazes follows traditional methods unchanged. The glazes are based on recipes passed down through generations in the form of confidential documents and contain no chemical additives whatsoever.

The workshop is now led by Dôsen, the 14th generation, who preserves and continues the tradition of Susa ceramics with great care.

What are Susa ceramics?
Susa-yaki is produced in the small coastal town of Susa in today's Yamaguchi Prefecture. The workshop lineage once served as goyōgama, meaning official supplier to the Masuda family, the hereditary stewards of the Hagi clan. This historically links Susa closely to the political and cultural sphere of Hagi, even though it is geographically located somewhat further south.

The ceramics are traditionally handcrafted: natural clays, simple, honest forms, and glazes made from old recipes without chemical additives. Susa ceramics possess a quiet, subdued aesthetic that emphasizes depth rather than shine.