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This listing is for a Kyo-ware chawan made around 20-30 years ago by Sakano Mitsunobu.  It is wheel-thrown and the flat hira type used during the summer season.  Hira chawan are shallow bowls with low sides designed to cool tea down faster. The bowl in this listing is decorated using the mishima technique. The mishima technique is Korean in origin and spread to Japan during the 17th century. The technique involves incising designs into the surface of green-ware, adding slip to them, and then coating the piece in a clear glaze. It is made of high-fired stoneware and the stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom. It comes with its original paper storage box. 

Sakano Mitsunobu (b.1953) is a Kyo-ware potter and third generation master of Mitsunobu Gama.  The family kiln was established by his grandfather in the early part of the Showa period in the Gojozaka area of Kyoto.  Sakano graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Institute in 1972, and then began studying under his father.  He also joined the Ceramics Department of the Kyoto City Industrial Research Centre and graduated from there in 1973.  He took over the family kiln as the third generation master in 1989, and is best known for his mishima pieces and Ninsei and Ogata Kenzan style of glazing.  **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

Paper Box:  H.6.9cm (2.7”) x 15.8cm (6.2”) x 15.8cm (6.2”)

Chawan:  H.5cm (1.9”) x Dia.14cm (5.5”)                                                                                 

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.