This listing is for a hand-painted Kyo-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by the highly regarded potter, Hashimoto Shiun. It is wheel-thrown and decorated with an overglaze depiction of Fujin, the God of Wind.  This piece pays homage to Sotatsu Tawaraya’s masterpiece ‘Wind God and Thunder God’.  Sotatsu and Koetsu Hon’ami founded Rinpa, one of the major historical schools of Japanese painting.  ‘Wind God and Thunder God’ was perhaps one of Sotatsu’s most notable paintings, and this chawan pays homage to the masterpiece.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASHAKU TEA SCOOP IS NOT INCLUDED.

Hashimoto Shiun (b.1940) is the son of noted potter Hashimoto Jogaku, and the second generation master of the Narutaki Gama located in the Gojozaka district in Kyoto. In 1964 he graduated from Doshisha University and began working for Kawashima Textiles School, and this inspired him to take up pottery and learn the Ninsei-Kenzan style of brushwork from his father. He spent years working on the Ninsei technique, gradually becoming one the most skilled painters of his generation. In 2003 he took over the family kiln, and he still continues with solo exhibitions in the Kansai region. He is a full-time member of the Kyoto Arts and Crafts Association, and his tea ware is in high demand among Kyo-ware enthusiasts. **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

Box:  H.11.4cm (4.4”) x 15cm (5.9”) x 15cm (5.9”)

Chawan:  H.7.4cm (2.9”) x Dia.12cm (4.7”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

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.