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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by Higashiyama Shinzan.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with a daikon radish.  In Japan radishes are produced more than any other vegetable, and over the years they have come to symbolise abundance and good fortune.  Daikon is an important part of New Year cuisine, and they’re also a popular motif for tableware and teaware during this season.  The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with a paper storage box.

Higashiyama Shinzan (b.1971) is a Kyo-ware potter and rising artist in Kyoto.  In 1987 he graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramists' Technical Institute and began studying under master potter Murata Kisui (1927-2018).  In 1998 he opened a kiln in Gojozaka, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto.  He is best known for his Ninsei Nomura and Ogata Kenzan inspired pieces that depict the seasons or special celebrations in 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.9.6cm (3.7”) x 13.6cm (5.3”) x 13.6cm (5.3”)

Chawan:  H.7.2cm (2.8”) x Dia.11.8cm (4.6”)

Condition

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

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

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