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by TomOrley
Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:57 am
Forum: Groups, Clubs, & Events
Topic: Telegram Group Chat
Replies: 12
Views: 7945

Re: Telegram Group Chat

Yes I figured a more direct interaction format would be great. Discourse and understanding can be catalyzed by a healthy exchange like a discussion in-person. Also, for things that aren't worth making an entire post about. Like, no one wants to see a forum clogged with "should I buy this thrift teap...
by TomOrley
Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:31 am
Forum: Groups, Clubs, & Events
Topic: Telegram Group Chat
Replies: 12
Views: 7945

Telegram Group Chat

Hey everyone. I've set up a Telegram channel and group chat: Channel - @teaandware Discussion - @teaandwaregroup Just search this in the Telegram chat app and it will appear. (Nothing in the channel yet but please sub, I'll be highlighting cool stuff shared in the group, articles, and so on.) I look...
by TomOrley
Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:03 am
Forum: Japan
Topic: Unique cup - trouble with mark!
Replies: 0
Views: 1103

Unique cup - trouble with mark!

I purchased this gorgeous cup from a japanese thrift shop. The potters mark should be japanese but by the look of it, could be chinese as well. I was stunned when I saw it. It contains a glorious juxtaposition of an english form, a thin wash of purple glaze, and textures that mimic conventional deco...
by TomOrley
Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:07 am
Forum: Japan
Topic: Ode to the Kyusu
Replies: 634
Views: 314134

Re: Ode to the Kyusu

I only took one sip. I couldn't resist 🤣🤣🤣

It's alright I put boiled water thru it twice before I tried. Thanks for your concern.

So it's ok to use soap on unglazed teaware??
by TomOrley
Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:40 am
Forum: Announcements & Guides
Topic: Introduce Yourself
Replies: 1435
Views: 565545

Re: Introduce Yourself

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by TomOrley
Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: Japan
Topic: Ode to the Kyusu
Replies: 634
Views: 314134

Re: Help identifying Japanese Teapot

Hi all. I just purchased this teapot at a japanese thrift shop in Phnom Penh. I suspected it might be a high quality clay so I bought it for only $5.50. It is quite elegant and has a lot of delicate hand work, especially in the strainer. It has a hallmark, and one crack on the handle. The part wher...
by TomOrley
Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:30 am
Forum: Japan
Topic: Ode to the Kyusu
Replies: 634
Views: 314134

Help identifying Japanese Teapot

Hi all. I just purchased this teapot at a japanese thrift shop in Phnom Penh. I suspected it might be a high quality clay so I bought it for only $5.50. It is quite elegant and has a lot of delicate hand work, especially in the strainer. It has a hallmark, and one crack on the handle. The part where...