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This listing is for a vintage Kyo-ware chawan made around 30-40 years ago by noted potter, Kawazoe Juraku II.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with plump persimmons.  Persimmons are a symbol of autumn, and they are associated with good luck and longevity.  This is a lovely bowl for early autumn and its ideally suited to serving thin tea.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original paper storage box. 

Kawazoe Juraku II is a Kyo-ware potter and second generation master of the Juraku family kiln. In 1975 he graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Institute and began studying at Kyoto Kamamoto. In 1992 he began working under his father Juraku I, and 2003 he succeeded as the second generation master. He has devoted much of his career perfecting overglaze enamel techniques, and he produces pieces that can be used casually or at formal tea occasions.  **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.9.4cm (3.7”) x 13.3cm (5.2”) x 13.3cm (5.2”)

Chawan:  H.7.2cm (2.8”) x Dia.12.2cm (4.8”)                                                                           

Condition

It’s ever so lightly seasoned on the interior and has a discoloured base.  There are no chips or cracks.                                                                                                                       

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

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**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.