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This listing is for a set of six Karatsu-ware yunomi made around 30 years ago by Important Intangible Cultural Property potter, Nakazato Taroemon XIII.  They are wheel-thrown and decorated with hand-painted stripes brushed on with iron oxide.  One or two cups are slightly taller than the others, however the difference is not so noticeable.  Nakazato’s three dot mark can be found on the bottom of each cup, and they come with their original signed wooden storage box. The set also comes with a Japanese language profile about the kiln and potter. The total price works out to be 4000 yen per cup. 

Nakazato Taroemon XIII (1923 – 2009) was born in Karatsu in Saga Prefecture and is the 13th generation head of the Nakazato family kiln. He launched his career as a professional potter after he received First Prize at the prestigious Nitten Exhibition in 1951. He took over the family kiln and assumed the title of Nakazato the 13th in 1969. In 1984 he received First Prize at the Japan Art Academy Award, and he was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Saga in 1992. Three years later he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Japanese government. In 1997 he became a full time member of the Japan Arts Council, and in 2008 was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, one of the highest honours in Japan. Unfortunately, he passed away from leukaemia just one year later.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Karatsu-ware is a style of pottery produced in and around Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It’s known for its sturdiness and simple style. This type of pottery is made from clay high in iron and can be undecorated or decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy, simple, and natural feeling to the pieces. Karatsu-ware features a rich variety of products, including rice bowls, plates, jars, vases and other general items for everyday living.

Sizes

Box:  H.10.3cm (4”) x 23.1cm (9”) x 15.4cm (6”)

Cups:  Average H.8.5cm (3.3”) x Dia.6cm (2.3”)

Condition

The entire set is in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

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:  EMS Express 7-10 days.

**Asia:  EMS Express 3-5 days.

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.