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This listing is for a Kyo-ware bottle vase made around 70-80 years ago by noted potter Okamoto Tameji. It is made of porcelain and decorated with hand-painted pomegranates and a chain of hexagons down the sides. The opening is wide enough for a few thin stemmed flowers, and this piece is supported by four ‘feet’ on the bottom. The stamp of the potter can be found underneath, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box. It also comes with a Japanese language profile about the potter.
Okamoto Tameji (1900-1958) was a Kyo-ware potter and pupil of Kawamura Seizan (1890-1967). After graduating from a Kyoto Ceramics High School he began studying sometsuke, hakuji, mishima and celadon techniques under Kawamura. During his career his work was selected for many prestigious exhibitions such as the Teiten Imperial Art and Nitten Fine Art Exhibitions, his first selection was in 1913 at the 6th Bunten Ministry of Education Fine Arts Exhibition. In 1927 his work was selected for Teiten and Nitten, and in 1953 his work was once again selected for Nitten. In 1954 he participated in the Nitten Exhibition and he received an award from the Japan Arts and Craft Association, and he exhibited at the Kyoto Biko-ten Exhibition. He also exhibited at the Chicago and Hong Kong Expos. **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.25.1cm (9.8”) x 10.9cm (4.2”) x 10.9cm (4.2”)
Vase: H.21.5cm (8.4”) x 8.2cm (3.2”) x 8.2cm (3.2”) x 3.5cm (1.3”) rim
Condition
It’s in very good condition however there are some light coloured marks on the on the bottom and it’s a little wobbly.
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.
