Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo
Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo

Gray Glazed Black dot Mug - Crafted By Tatsuo Otomo

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A gray ground with black dots set into it rather than painted over — the dots sit slightly proud where the glaze pools around them. Tatsuo Otomo works in Shiga; the effect reads differently close up, where the dots separate, than from across a table, where they blur into texture.

Material: Japanese pottery (ceramic)
Made in Japan
Artisan: Tatsuo Otomo

Weight350g (12.3 oz)
MaterialPottery (ceramic)
OriginShiga, Japan
MakerTatsuo Otomo

By the same hands

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・Handmade — One by One
Every piece from Japan Classic is formed and fired entirely by hand, in small quantities, one at a time. No two are ever exactly alike.

These handcrafted works carry slight variations in shape, weight, and surface, bearing the subtle marks of true craftsmanship rather than mass production.

・Living Glaze
On glazed pieces, you will find fine crackle patterns—known in Japan as kannyu (貫入)—naturally created as the glaze cools after firing.

This delicate finish evolves with time, reflecting the quiet beauty found in wabi-sabi ceramics.

・Elegance
Inspired by Japan’s timeless aesthetic, every piece by Japan Classic blends tradition with modern versatility.

Whether for rice, soups, or shared plates, these refined tablewares are designed for everyday beauty, maintaining their grace in both Eastern and Western settings.

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One of One

Each piece is shaped and fired by hand, one at a time. The slight distortions and fine crackle that appear as the glaze cools are not flaws — they are the maker's hand, still visible. No two pieces are ever the same. The one in the photograph is the one that arrives.

Made to Be Used

These are not display pieces behind glass. They are meant for your table — for rice, for tea, for ordinary evenings. With use, the glaze deepens in character. That slow change is the point.