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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chawan made around 20-30 years ago by Asami Katsuya.  It is wheel-thrown and both the front and interior of the bowl is decorated with gold enamel depictions of bamboo over transparent and semi-transparent white glaze.  Bamboo is a popular motif because it is one of the three friends of winter. Bamboo, ume and matsu pine are admired in both Japan and China as they do not wither against the cold of winter. All three plants are regarded as auspicious and are believed to symbolise endurance and strength.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original paper storage box.  It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper about the Asami family and the potter. *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASHAKU TEA SCOOP IS NOT INCLUDED.

Asami Katsuya (b.1955) is a Kyo-ware potter and son of veteran potter, Asami Gorosuke V (1923-1987).  He is the younger brother of Asami Gorosuke VI (b.1951), who is the current master of the family kiln located in the Gojozaka pottery district in Kyoto.  After graduating from Osaka Gakuin University in 1978, Katsuya moved to the United States to study ceramics. After returning to Japan he studied at the Kyoto City Industrial Research Institute, and from 1975 he studied under Gorosuke V.  Since then, he has created contemporary works based on traditional techniques and has been continuously selected for exhibitions such as the Kyoto Exhibition, the Shinsaku Craft Association Exhibition, the All-Kansai Art Exhibition, and the Japan Craft Association Kinki Branch Exhibition. He has inherited the unique style of the Asami family and is working hard to create traditional ceramics.  He also holds regular exhibitions every year at department stores and galleries across Japan.    **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings. 

Kyo-ware originated in the 17th century in Kyoto and features overglaze enamel pigments on a porcelain base. The porcelain base acts as white canvas, allowing for beautiful and superior quality designs to be painted. Kyo-ware artisans traditionally produced chawan and utensils for the tea ceremony, however contemporary potters specialize in tableware, tea ceremony items, incense holders, and okimono. Kyo-ware was designated as a traditional craft in 1977.                                                                        

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.10.5cm (4.1”) x 15.3cm (6”) x 15.3cm (6”)

Chawan:  H.7.6cm (2.9”) x Dia.12.4cm (4.8”)                                                                           

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks, however it has been used and has a seasoned interior.                                                                                                                   

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.