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This listing is for a pair of Iro-Nabeshima lidded tea cups made by distinguished potter, Nishiyama Tadashi. They are wheel-thrown and decorated with wild raspberry blossoms. Each cup comes with a matching lid to keep your tea nice and warm during the cooler months.  The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom of each cup, and they come with their original signed wooden storage box.                                                           
Nishiyama Tadashi (b.1954) is an Arita-ware potter who specialises in producing beautiful porcelain pieces.  In 1974 he began studying under Living National Treasure Inoue Manji, and in 1976 he became a pupil of Important Intangible Cultural Property Nakamura Seiroku.  In 1981 he became independent and opened Kashuu Gama, and in 1987 he received the Saga Prefecture Board of Education Chairman Award at the Saga Art Association Exhibition.  In 1990 his work was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and he received the Yomiuri Shimbun Award at the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition.  In 1991 his work was selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and in 1992 he received the Saga Television Award at the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition.  He also exhibited at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.  In 1993 he received the Saga Prefectural Assembly Chairman Award at the Saga Art Association Exhibition, and in 1994 he received the Fukuoka City Board of Education Chairman Award at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, as well as the Saga Prefectural Governor Award at the Saga Art Association Exhibition.   In 1995 his work was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and he received the Minister of Education Encouragement Award at the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition.  He held his first solo exhibition at Fukuoka Tamaya Department Store.  In 1996 he exhibited at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and one of his white porcelain vases was added to the collection at Hiroki Oda Museum of Art.  He also received the RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Award and Mainichi Newspaper Award at the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition.  In

1997 he held a solo exhibition at Seibu Hakodate store and Kokura Tamaya Department Store.  In 1998 his work was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and in 1999 he held a solo exhibition at Tokyu Department Store in Machida and Kumamoto Tsuruya Department Store.  He also donated work to Meissen in Germany.  In 2000

his work was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and he exhibited at the Saga Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition at the British Museum.  He also exhibited work at the Saga Ceramic Art Exhibition.  In 2001 his work was once again selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and he held three solo exhibitions.  In 2002 he exhibited at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and held a solo exhibition at Takasaki Takashimaya Department Store.  He held two solo exhibitions in 2003, and in 2004 he exhibited at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.  He also held two solo exhibitions and participated in the Arita Ceramic Art Exhibition in Germany.  In 2005 his work was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and he received the Saga Television Award at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.  In 2006 his work was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and he held three solo exhibitions.  In 2007 his work was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.  In 2008 his work was yet again selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and he held four solo exhibitions at various locations around Japan.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Iro-Nabeshima refers to coloured Nabeshima porcelain-ware. It is characterized by elaborate hand-painted motifs featuring flowers, birds, fruit, and plants. Hand-painted porcelain began in Arita in the 1600’s, under strict control of the Nabeshima clan. Porcelain production at this kiln later developed into refined ceramic ware known as Iro-Nabeshima. After the Meiji restoration the technique of overglaze painting with red pigment was established. This type of porcelain-ware typically features blue, vermillion, yellow, and green glazes; sometimes combined with blue underglazing and gold. Another interesting feature of Nabeshima-ware is the use of space, skilled craftsmen strike a perfect balance between the richly coloured motifs and milky white base.               

Sizes

Box:  H.10cm (3.9”) x 16.7cm (6.5”) x 13.3cm (5.2”)

Larger Cup:  H.12cm (4.7”) x Dia.6.7 (2.6”) x 7.6cm (2.9”) diameter lid

Smaller Cup:  H.11.4cm (4.4”) x Dia.6cm (2.3”) x 6.7cm (2.6”) diameter lid                            

Condition

Both cups are in very good condition with no chips or cracks.                                             

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

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**USA:  EMS Express (approx. 7-15 days).  Combined shipping available (please send us a message) but please note that the price does not get cheaper for Airmail or EMS, in fact it becomes more expensive.  If you want to save money and don't mind a very long 3 month wait, request sea mail (11-12 weeks depending on processing and backlogs at destination ports). Inexpensive Airmail Small Packet option unavailable.

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