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This listing is for a Kyo-ware hira chawan made around 20-30 years ago by Nakamura Kogiku.  It is wheel-thrown and the flat hira type used during the summer season. Hira chawan are shallow bowls with low sides designed to cool tea down faster. Also Kyo-ware potters tend to put more focus on decorating the interior, as this part is readily seen by the tea drinker. The bowl in this listing is decorated with hand-painted uchiwa fans, a very apt design for summer. The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and comes with its original wooden storage box. 

Nakamura Kogiku (b.1951) is a Kyo-ware potter and current master of Kogiku Gama.  He was born and raised in Kyoto and aspired to be a potter from a young age.  He is basically self taught and established his kiln in 1975, and has mainly focused on producing teaware.  His work is influenced by Nonomura Ninsei and Ogata Kenzan however he has developed his own distinctive style of applying overglaze enamels.   **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

Box:  H.8.9cm (3.5”) x 16.2cm (6.3”) x 16.2cm (6.3”)

Chawan:  H.5cm (1.9”) x Dia.14cm (5.5”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks, however the bottom is slightly discoloured.

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**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.