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This listing is for a pair of Mashiko-ware yunomi tea cups made around 20 years ago by Tsukamoto Gama.  They are wheel-thrown and the exterior is decorated with mingei style brushwork over a transparent white glazed base, and the slightly speckled appearance due to the iron content in the clay.  Also these cups are what we call meoto style, meaning they are two different sizes and often referred to as a husband and wife pair.  

Tsukamoto Gama was founded in 1864 by Tsukamoto Toshikazu, and is one of Mashiko’s largest kilns.  They are situated in a mountain village near the famed Togei Mura ceramic village, and source their clay from the nearby mountains.  They are also engaged in producing commercial tableware, some of which is sold in high end department stores across Japan.  Tsukamoto opened a gallery and artist hall in 1998, and Tsukamoto Pottery Museum in 2004 to commemorate their 140-year anniversary.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Mashiko-ware is pottery produced in the area around Mashiko in Tochigi prefecture. It began in the mid-1800s after good quality clay was found in the local area. There was a large demand for everyday cooking vessels in Tokyo so the number of workshops in Mashiko expanded and many craftsmen took up the trade. In the early 1900s Shoji Hamada took Mashiko-ware to a whole new level when he began promoting the folk art movement. Mashiko-ware is probably best known for its brown glazes along with splashes of red, black, green or white.

Sizes

Larger Cup:  H.9.5cm (3.7”) x Dia.8.2cm (3.2”)

Smaller Cup:  H.8.5cm (3.3”) x Dia.7.5cm (2.9”)

Condition

Both cups are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and are a completely unused item.

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.