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This listing is for an attractive Kyo-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Maeda Hosen.  It is wheel-thrown and decorated with green kaede leaves trimmed with gold overglaze.  Kaede is the original name for the Japanese maple tree, and it translates as ‘frog hand’.   Maples leaves have been depicted in Japanese art, poetry, and literature for thousands of years. Many traditional Japanese works of art and poems are about the cool wind gently blowing fresh green kaede leaves in summer, or the falling of maple leaves in late autumn.  The piece has a nice deep shape for whisking and is relatively lightweight.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original paper storage box.  It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper about the potter.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TEA WHISK AND TEA SCOOP ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING.  

Maeda Hosen (b. 1959) is a Kyo-ware potter and second son of master potter Maeda Masanori from Goun Gama.  Goun Gama was established during the early Showa period by Maeda Santaro, and Maeda Masanori became the second generation master.  Masanori’s eldest son Kiyohan succeeded as the third generation master, and Hosen opened his own kiln, Antoku Gama, in 1995.  He studied at Goun Gama under Masanori, and also under master sculptor Yamamoto Kakuji (1915-2000) at the Kyoto City University of Arts.  He is a member of the Kyoto Arts and Artists Association, and the Japan New Craft Federation.  **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 14.5cm (5.7”) x 14.5cm (5.7”)

Chawan:  H.7.7cm (3”) x Dia.12.5cm (4.9”)                                                                              

Condition

It’s in mint condition and is a completely unused item.                                                         

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 ePacket (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail ePacket (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).

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

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.