*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for an Inuyama-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by Ozeki Sakujuro Toen.  It is wheel-thrown and the exterior features iron oxide depictions of bamboo over a light coloured base.  This piece is made of high-fired stoneware and has a nice deep shape for whisking.  The stamp of the kiln can be found on the bottom, and it comes with a paper storage box.  It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASHAKU TEA SCOOP IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING.

Inuyama-ware refers to pottery made in the castle town of Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture. It has a 300 year history and was founded by a potter named Ozeki Sakujuro I.  A lot of Inuyama-ware tends to be is characterized by red based designs featuring flowers and autumn leaves.   These designs are said to have started in Tenpo 6 (1836).  Early Inuyama glazes were also similar in appearance to Shino-ware, complete with pinholes dotting the surface.

Ozeki Sakujuro Toen is the family kiln belonging to the highly regarded Ozeki family.  The original Inuyama potter families were Ozeki, Shimaya, and Kato.  In 1912 an official Inuyama group was established, and this consisted of Ozeki, Goto, Aoyama, Katsuno, Ito, Osawa and Yoshino.  Ozeki Sakujuro Toen workshop keeps the traditional style of Inuyama-ware, their style and techniques some 300 years old.  All of their pieces are handmade, hand-painted, and known for their supreme quality and durability.    **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.                                                                                                                            

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.9.4cm (3.7”) x 13.6cm (5.3”) x 13.6cm (5.3”)

Chawan:  H.8.2cm (3.2”) x Dia.11.7cm (4.6”)                                                                           

Condition

It’s 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:  Airmail (approx. 15-28 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.

**UK and Canada:  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 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 and regular Airmail is currently unavailable.

**Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail ePacket (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail ePacket (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.