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This listing is for a Mashiko-ware yunomi tea cup made around 10-20 years ago by Daisei Gama. It is wheel-thrown and features white rice husk glaze over black guro glaze. This piece is made of high-fired stoneware and is suitable for daily use. Please note that Daisei Gama pieces are unsigned, and sorry no box for this one.
Daisei Gama was established in Mashiko town in Tochigi Prefecture back in 1861. They have the largest climbing kiln in Mashiko, and their work is decorated with traditional Mashiko glazes such as persimmon, white rice husk, black and celadon glaze. The kiln was overseen by the 6th generation Otsuka Kuninori and his son, the 7th generation Otsuka Seiichi, however the 7th has officially taken over operations. Seiichi studied in the United States and was encouraged by his father to go see the world before returning to Mashiko. After graduating from university he began studying under Shibata Masaaki in Tanba Sasayama in Hyogo Prefecture. He developed a new appreciation for Mashiko-ware and has great admiration for Hamada Shoji. Along with the Hamada kiln, Daisei Gama is one of Mashiko's representative kilns. Since its founding, Daisei Gama has been using climbing kilns to fire its wares, and among the many kilns in Mashiko, it uses the largest one. It takes three days to fire 2000-3000 pieces at a time and requires a lot of manpower. Daisei Gama also has a shop where visitors can purchase wares directly from the kiln. **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.
Mashiko-ware is pottery produced in the area around Mashiko in Tochigi prefecture. It began in the mid-1800s after good quality clay was found in the local area. There was a large demand for everyday cooking vessels in Tokyo so the number of workshops in Mashiko expanded and many craftsmen took up the trade. In the early 1900s Shoji Hamada took Mashiko-ware to a whole new level when he began promoting the folk art movement. Mashiko-ware is probably best known for its brown glazes along with splashes of red, black, green or white.
Size
H.8.2cm (3.2”) x Dia.8cm (3.1”)
Condition
It’s in very good condition aside from crazing on the exterior, and its seasoned with use.
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.
