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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chaire made around 30 years ago by noted potter, Oketani Teiichi II.  It is wheel-thrown and has a katatsuki high shouldered shape, and it is coated in glossy dark brown glaze with splendid yohen markings on the front.  Yohen refers to changes that take place in the kiln that cause the glaze to run during firing. In this case, light coloured streaks have formed as a result of glaze running down the front during the firing process.  The lid has been lined with gold foil which allows the lid the fit closely into the opening on the chaire.  The gold foil is important because it does not corrode like other materials do.  The shifuku pouch is actually to protect the tea, not the chaire.  Its purpose is to put pressure on the lid and hold it into place once the drawstring is tied over the top.  The shifuku in this listing is red and gold and consists of a repeating geometric pattern with a circular medallion design. The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.

Oketani Teiichi II (b. Hiroshi 1935) is a Kyo-ware potter and son of tenmoku glaze master, Oketani Teiichi I (Sadakazu).  In 1955 he graduated from the ceramics department of Fushimi Industrial High School and began studying under his father.  During his career he has won several awards at some of the most prestigious exhibitions in the country.  He received the Silver Medal Award at the Kyoto Craft Exhibition, and an honorary Blue Ribbon award at the Kyoto Art and Crafts Exhibition.  He has received several awards at the Kyoto Art Exhibition, as well as several at various craft exhibitions in Kyoto.  His work has been selected numerous times for the Kinki Region Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, where he received ten different awards.  His work has also been selected three times for the prestigious Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition.   He is a member of the Japan Crafts Association, as well as the Kyoto Art and Crafts Association.   Oketani is a teaware specialist and is best known for his vessels that are modelled on those that Sen no Rikyu designed and made.  Seto-ware potter Matsumoto Tetsuzan is another potter who commands high prices for his chaire for the exact same reason.  **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.11.8cm (4.6”) x 8cm (3.1”) x 8cm (3.1”)

Chaire:  H.7.6cm (2.9”) x 5.3cm (2”) across

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks, and the foil under the lid is good.  The wooden box is slightly dented in one spot.

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.