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

This listing is for a Kiyomizu-ware chawan tea bowl made around 20 years ago by Kato Tozan.  It is wheel-thrown and decorated with a yellow tiger and some bamboo over a high-fired stoneware base.  This piece also features gohonte markings.  Gohonte refers to the pale spots that appear on the pottery due to the natural reactions from the iron found in the clay when being fired in the kiln.  This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Tiger back in 1998.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, no box for this one sorry.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASHAKU TEA SCOOP IS NOT INCLUDED.

Kato Tozan (b.Kenji 1950) is a Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware potter who produces Ninsei style and celadon glazed vessels. He primarily produces teaware, and his hand-painted pieces often 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.

Kiyomizu-ware refers to a type or variation of Kyo-ware. Nonomura Ninsei is regarded as one of the key figures responsible for the development of the beautiful Kiyomizu-ware style that we know today. He produced tea utensils and mastered the secret technique for hand-painting overglaze enamels to look like brocade. This technique is very highly regarded and ranks up there with the finest Kutani-ware and Imari.

Size

H.7.1cm (2.7”) x Dia.12.3cm (4.8”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.  The tiger has a slight glaze imperfection, however it doesn’t detract from the overall appearance of the piece.

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.