*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for a Mino-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by Kato Shozan.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with dainty cherry blossoms over a panel of white glaze. Smaller blossoms can be found on the interior of the bowl, and this piece has a slightly undulating rim.  This bowl is called ‘sakura hangetsu’, which means cherry blossoms with half moon.  The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom of the bowl, and it comes with its original paper storage box.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASEN TEA WHISK IS NOT INCLUDED. 

Kato Shozan (b. Eichi) is a Mino-ware potter who works out of Ensho Gama.  He produces contemporary style chawan featuring layers of glaze and colours that are sometimes very dramatic. His teaware is usually thrown with smooth white clay, and tends to be fired at lower temperatures than what’s typical for stoneware. His potter’s mark consists of two crossing lines just outside the foot ring, or simply signed ‘Shozan’. **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Mino-ware refers to pottery produced in what was formerly the old Mino Province. Early examples of Mino-ware were predominantly ash-glazed stoneware pieces. Later however the use of the potter’s wheel, as well as a greater variety of glazes, began to characterize what is often thought to ideally represent Mino pottery today. Larger production kilns like Kozangama in Gifu Prefecture produce wares similar to Imari and Arita-ware. Various other kilns specialize in producing budget priced tableware, along with high end wares for various brand name stores and franchises around the country such as Tachikichi in Kyoto.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.8.3cm (3.2”) x 14.3cm (5.6”) x 14.3cm (5.6”)

Chawan:  H.7.5cm (2.9”) x Dia.11.5cm (4.5”)

Condition

It’s in excellent condition and is a completely unused item.

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.