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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chawan made around 20-30 years ago by noted potter, Ikai Yuichi.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with a hand-painted depiction of an ise spiny lobster.  Ise ebi symbolize longevity, and this is because the back of a lobster is curled just like an elderly person. This particular motif is very popular at New Year, and it is commonly featured on teaware. The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.  It also comes with a stamped yellow wrapping cloth for when the item is not in use, as well as a Japanese language profile paper about the potter.  . 

Ikai Yuichi (b.1963) is a Kyo-ware potter and current master of Kihei Gama.  Ikai was born into a pottery dealer family in the Gojozaka pottery district in Kyoto and decided at a young age to become a potter.  In 1983 he graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural College of Ceramics, and in 1984 he completed studied at the Kyoto Industrial Research Institute.  He then studied under noted potter Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004). During his career he has exhibited at several exhibitions and received several awards.  In 2001 he received the Kinki Region Award at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, and in 2003 he received the Chairperson of the Shiga Prefectural Board of Education Award at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition.  In 2016 he received the Encouragement Award at TOBI Ceramic Art Society of Japan Exhibition.  He is a member of the Japan Craft Association and more recently the TOBI Ceramic Art Society of 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

Box:  H.11.2cm (4.4”) x 14.8cm (5.8”) x 14.8cm (5.8”)

Chawan:  H.6.7cm (2.6”) 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.