*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for a set of three Mino-ware shikunshi-themed  kashizara with small lacquer storage box.  Kashizara are little bowls for serving snacks.  They are made of porcelain and depict the four seasons:  plum blossoms representing spring, irises for summer, chrysanthemums for autumn, and bamboo for winter. Shikunshi translates as wise or virtuous gentlemen, and the concept originated in China. This set comes with black lacquered box with a carved gourd carved on two sides.  The gourd, or hyotan as it is known in Japanese, is an auspicious symbol linked to longevity and fertility.  Kashizara are very small, please check the measurements carefully before ordering.  Also please note that they are not hand-painted, the decoration has been created using a stencil or transfer. 

Mino-ware refers to pottery produced in what was formerly the old Mino Province, which is modern day Gifu Prefecture. Early examples of Mino-ware were predominantly ash-glazed stoneware pieces. Later however the use of the potter’s wheel, as well as a greater variety of glazes, began to characterize what is often thought to ideally represent Mino pottery today. Larger production kilns like Kozangama in Gifu Prefecture produce wares similar to Imari and Arita-ware. Various other kilns specialize in producing budget priced tableware, along with high end wares for various brand name stores and franchises around the country such as Tachikichi in Kyoto.                                                   

Sizes

Box:  H.18.8cm (7.4) x 11.6cm (4.5”) across x 12.4cm (4.8”) deep

Bowls:  H.3.4cm (1.3”) x Dia.9cm (3.5”) x 9.6cm (3.7”) diameter lid                                        

Condition

They’re in very good condition aside from surface imperfections, glaze and stencil/transfer imperfections, and rough rims.                                                                      

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:  EMS Express (approx. 7-15 days).  Combined shipping available (please send us a message) but please note that the price does not get cheaper for Airmail or EMS, in fact it becomes more expensive.  If you want to save money and don't mind a very long 3 month wait, request sea mail (11-12 weeks depending on processing and backlogs at destination ports). Inexpensive Airmail Small Packet option unavailable.

**UK and Canada:  EMS Express (approx. 7-15 days).  Combined shipping available (please send us a message) but please note that the price does not get cheaper for EMS, in fact it becomes more expensive.  If you want to save money and don't mind a very long 3 month wait, request sea mail (11-12 weeks depending on processing and backlogs at destination ports). Inexpensive Airmail Small Packet and regular Airmail is currently unavailable.

**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).

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.