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This listing is for a hand-painted Kyo-ware chawan made around 30 years ago.  It is wheel-thrown and decorated with the seven gods of fortune.  The lucky seven gods of fortune are collectively known as Shichifukujin in Japanese. They are Benzaiten, Jurojin, Fukurokuju, Hotei, Daikokuten, Ebisu, and Bishamonten. Each god is responsible for bringing a specific type of fortune or protection against something such as ill health or natural disasters, and there are specific shrines and temples dedicated to each one.  The rim of the bowl is trimmed with gold enamel, and the interior is nice and clean.  The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original paper storage box. 

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.8.7cm (3.4”) x 13.8cm (5.4”) x 13.8cm (5.4”)

Chawan:  H.7.1cm (2.7”) x Dia.12.3cm (4.8”)                                                                           

Condition

It’s 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.