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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chawan made around 30 years ago by noted potter Nakamura Nokyu.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with plump eggplants.  The beloved eggplant holds special meaning in Japan, it is seen as particularly good luck if your first dream in the New Year includes Mt. Fuji, a hawk, and an eggplant. Also eggplants also happen to be one of Japan’s more popular summer vegetables, and this is because they are believed to have a cooling effect on the body. The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, sorry no box.  Please read below regarding the condition of the bowl.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASHAKU TEA SCOOP IS NOT INCLUDED. 

Nakamura Nokyu (b.1951) is a Kyo-ware potter and member of the illustrious Nakamura family of potters.  In 1969 he entered the Kyoto Ceramics Training Institute and studied the works of Nomura Ninsei and Ogata Kenzan.  In 1975 he built a kiln near Tofukuji Temple and began producing Ninsei and Ogata utsushi (replica) pieces.  In 1983 his work was selected for the Sozo Art Exhibition, and in 1984 he exhibited pieces at the Kyo and Kiyomizu Art Exhibition.  In 1986 his work was once again selected for the Sozo Art Exhibition, and he continued to exhibit there for several more years after this.  Nakamura primarily produces teaware and is best known for his chawan featuring seasonal motifs.  **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.

Size

H.7.1cm (2.7”) x Dia.12cm (4.7”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from two small hairline cracks, the more visible crack can be seen in the last two photos.  The other smaller crack it’s parallel to that one about 2cms over.

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.