This listing is for a pair of Kutani-ware yunomi made around 20 years ago by Kutani Shuzan.  They are made of porcelain and decorated with the kinrande technique, which is gold decoration on a red base layer. Each cup is hand-painted with an image of a boar, and trimmed with gold enamel around the rim.  The interior of the cups is coated in transparent blue glaze. These were possibly made to commemorate the Year of the Boar back in 1995.  Also these cups are what we call meoto style, meaning they are two different sizes and also referred to as a husband and wife pair.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and they come with their original signed wooden storage box. 

Kutani is the name for porcelain ware made in the town of Kutani, in modern day Ishikawa Prefecture. This type of porcelain ware is known for its vivid colours and distinct designs, which in many cases can cover the entire surface. These designs were influenced by Chinese ceramics, paintings, and textiles.  Kutani-ware can be broken into the following types:  Ko-Kutani (around 1650-1700), Mokubei style (around 1805-1817), Yoshidaya style (1818-1829), Iidaya Style (1830-1845), Eiraku style (1865-1868), and the Shoza Style (1860-1880).  Typical decorating techniques include the Ao-Tsubu pattern with raised blue dots, Saiyu Glazes (red, green, yellow, purple, blue), the Yuri-kinsai technique of using gold leaf and gold powder under transparent glaze, and the ginsai technique of using silver leaf and silver powder under transparent glaze.

Sizes

Box:  H.7.5cm (2.9”) x 14.7cm (5.7”) x 11.7cm (4.6”)

Larger Cup:  H.9.1cm (3.5”) x Dia.6cm (2.3”)

Smaller Cup:  H.8.4cm (3.3”) x Dia.5.4cm (2.1”)

Condition

Both cups are in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

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**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

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