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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by Housen Gama.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with colourful hydrangea flowers over a stoneware base.  Hydrangeas, or ajisai in Japanese, have a long history in Japan and are well represented in scroll paintings and kimono fabrics.  They mark the arrival of the rainy season and typically bloom in June and July. Some temples are known for their splendid hydrangea gardens, a bowl of matcha tea with wagashi sweets is a wonderful way to unwind and refresh during temple visits.  The stamp of the kiln can be found on the bottom, sorry but no box for this one. 

Housen Gama opened in 1967 in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto.  It was established by Nagata Housen and the kiln was originally called the Nagata Art Workshop.  They started out producing traditional overglaze enamel pieces, but then the first generation did extensive research into materials and glazes, and they began producing a wide range of products from general household tableware to high-end Japanese restaurant tableware, tea ceremony utensils, vases, and interior goods.  Their work has been highly praised, and they’ve won numerous awards at competitions such as the Good Design Awards.  In 2008 they renovated their workshop into an open-type workspace made of glass, thus allowing visitors to freely observe the kilns and try their hand at pottery making.  Housen Gama is committed to developing designs that are in line with the present while preserving the techniques of coloured and glazed pottery that have been cultivated through the traditions and history of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware.  *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.

Size

H.8cm (3.1”) x Dia.12.7cm (5”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from some marks on the bottom.

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.