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This listing is for a splendid Kyo-ware chawan made around 5-10 years ago by Nanba Keizan.  It is made of high-fired stoneware and resembles Nonomura Ninsei's 17th century chawan depicting the Musashino Plain.  This is a beautiful hand-painted piece depicting the harvest moon with gently swaying pampas grass.  During autumn in Japan, we celebrate the harvest moon festival which is known as tsukimi. Traditionally people gave thanks for bountiful harvests, they offered mochi and vegetables in return for successful crops again the following year.  Some people have gatherings and write haiku, others display pampas grass and watch outdoor Noh performances.  No matter the celebration it’s a beautiful time of year, and one that can be enjoyed with a bowl of tea.  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 stamped turmeric coloured wrapping cloth for when the bowl is not in use, as well as a Japanese language profile paper about the potter. 

Nanba Keizan (b.1958) is a Kyo-ware potter born and raised in Kyoto city.  He graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Vocational Training School Design Course and began studying under master potter Miyagawa Kosai, and Ninsei specialist Nakamura Shuho.  He established his own kiln in Kamigomo, Kyoto, and mainly produces hand-painted tea utensils.  Nanba is best known for his splendid seasonal designs and skilful use of polychrome 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.12.2cm (4.8”) x 14.9cm (5.8”) x 14.9cm (5.8”)

Chawan:  H.7.2cm (2.8”) x Dia.12.2cm (4.8”)

Condition

It’s completely unused and in mint condition. 

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.