by Troy Town Shop CURATED OBJECTS > - Clay with Shino glaze - Height: 12.5cm / 4.9in - Diameter: 10.5cm / 4.1in - Made in London, UK This ridged Natsume (Tea Jar) with Shino glaze has been made by hand in Troy Town pottery based in Hackney, London, a workshop of Anglo-Japanese pottery using traditional Japanese techniques and glazes. By purchasing this item, you are contributing to Troy Town's ongoing support for artist residences. Natsume or tea jar is a specific type of Japanese tea jar used to store and preserve tea. Shino glaze is a generic term for a family of pottery glazes. They tend to range in colour from milky white to orange, sometimes with charcoal grey spotting, known as "carbon trap" which is the trapping of carbon in the glaze during the firing process. Shino glaze is the first white glaze used in Japanese ceramics. Visit our Shipping and Tax page to see international shipping rates and for information on taxes and duties. GIFT WRAPPING Your order will be prepared with the greatest care, wrapped in our signature packaging . Should your purchase be a gift, you can select to add a personal message at checkout. RETURNS We are sure you will love your JANECARR purchase, but if for any reason you are not entirely satisfied and wish to return, in part or in full... - You have 14 days from delivery date to return your item/s - We offer FREE UK returns with DHL - For more information on how to return your item/s, please view our Returns Policy Jane Carr curates a selection of one-of-a-kind products, designed to be treasured forever.