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This listing is for a beautiful Kyo-ware chawan made 32 years ago by noted potter, Nakamura Yohei.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with pink and white sakura over a light coloured base.  Parts of the bowl are blushed with pink and gold powder, and there’s a layer of transparent white glaze over the top.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.  It also comes with a paper box to protect the wooden tomobako, and there’s a stamped turmeric coloured wrapping cloth to protect the bowl when it’s not in use.  The paper box is dated February, 1991. 

Nakamura Yohei (b.1950) is a Kyo-ware potter and Ninsei teaware specialist.  He graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Training School in 1965, and studied under master potter Kato Josui.  In 1966 he received the Mayor Award at the Traditional Industry Exhibition, and in 1967 he received the Cooperative Association Registration Award in Kyoto.  In 1970 he was selected for the Kyoto Ceramics Exhibition, and received the Kyoto Ceramic Association Award.  In 1971 he received the Mayor Award at an exhibition for ceramics and sumi ink drawings, and in 1973 he received the Encouragement Award at the Traditional Industry Exhibition.  In 1974 he was once again selected to exhibit at the Traditional Industry Exhibition, and in 1976 he received the Kyoto Ceramics Cooperative Award.  In 1977 he received the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award, and in 1978 his work was selected for a special exhibition at the Kyoto Prefectural General Information Hall.  In 1983 he was invited to participate at a special Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware exhibition sponsored by the Kyoto Ceramics Association, and he received the Osaka Commerce Industry Bureau Director General Award at an exhibition in Osaka.  He received the Mayor Award at the Uwae Ceramics Exhibition the same year.  **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

Outer Paper Box:  H.14.3cm (5.6”) x 16.8cm (6.6”) x 16.8cm (6.6”)

Box:  H.12.4cm (4.8”) x 15.3cm (6”) x 15.3cm (6”)

Chawan:  H.8.2cm (3.2”) x Dia.12.7cm (5”)

Condition

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