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This listing is for a pair of Mashiko-ware yunomi tea cups made around 20 years ago. They are wheel-thrown and decorated with splattered iron and green-blue glaze over a white glazed base.  Also these cups are what we call meoto style, meaning they are two different sizes and often referred to as a husband and wife pair. They come with their original signed wooden storage box. *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BAMBOO TEA SCOOP IS NOT INCLUDED.

Mashiko-ware is pottery produced in the area around Mashiko in Tochigi prefecture. It began in the mid-1800s after good quality clay was found in the local area. There was a large demand for everyday cooking vessels in Tokyo so the number of workshops in Mashiko expanded and many craftsmen took up the trade. In the early 1900s Shoji Hamada took Mashiko-ware to a whole new level when he began promoting the folk art movement. Mashiko-ware is probably best known for its brown glazes along with splashes of red, black, green or white.

Sizes

Box:  H.9.5cm (3.7”) x 18.9cm (7.4”) x 11.8cm (4.6”)

Larger Cup:  H.8.1cm (3.1”) x Dia.7.8cm (3”)

Smaller Cup:  H.6.9cm (2.7”) x Dia.7.4cm (2.9”)

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.

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