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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chawan made by Miyaji Eika, and the paper box is dated Showa 61 (1986).  It is wheel-thrown and made of high-fired stoneware.  The decoration is Miyaji’s interpretation of Ninsei’s ‘momiji-gari’ chawan dating back to the Edo Period.  Momiji-gari means autumn leaf viewing, both Ninsei’s work and the chawan in this listing depict a momiji-gari scene described in the Heian Period novel ‘The Tale of Genji’.  Genji is not shown, the focus is on the splendid scenery during that particular occasion.  This is a beautiful and vibrant piece ideally suited to serving thin tea.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original paper storage box.

Miyaji Eika (b.1947) is a Kyo-ware potter who specialises in the Ninsei technique of hand-painting with overglaze enamels. Not much is known about this potter, however he primarily produces teaware. His high end pieces are completely hand-painted, and use traditional techniques passed down through the generations by Kyo-ware masters such as Ninsei Nomura and Ogata Kenzan. He also produces budget teaware which tends to be more mass produced and are decorated using stencils and decals. Miyaji pieces often depict the seasons or special celebrations in Japan, and his hand-painted pieces are sought after for their exquisite detail. **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.9.7cm (3.8”) x 14.3cm (5.6”) x 14.3cm (5.6”)

Chawan:  H.7.5cm (2.9”) x Dia.12.1cm (4.7”)                                                                           

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from a lightly seasoned interior, also the paper box is spotty.                                                                                                                                     

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.