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This listing is for a pair of Kyo-ware yunomi tea cups made around 20 years ago.  They are wheel-thrown and decorated with both the mishima and hakeme techniques.  The Mishima technique is Korean in origin and spread to Japan during the 17th century. The technique involves incising designs into the surface of green-ware, adding slip to them, and then coating the piece in a clear glaze.  Hakeme refers to the Korean technique of painting white slip onto stoneware with a stiff brush. It is viewed as a simple yet very expressive technique, and is very popular amongst Karatsu and Kyo-ware potters.  The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, and they come with their original paper storage box.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASHAKU IS NOT INCLUDED.

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.7.8cm (3”) x 16.3cm (6.4”) x 9.1cm (3.5”)

Larger Cup:  H.7.4cm (2.9”) x Dia.6.7cm (2.6”)

Smaller Cup:  H.7.1cm (2.7”) x Dia.6.3cm (2.4”)

Condition

Both cups are 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.