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This listing is for a set of five Mino-ware tea cups made around 5-10 years ago by Zou Gama.  They are wheel-thrown and the front of each cup is decorated with seasonal flower motifs over hakeme brush markings.  Hakeme is a Korean technique of painting white slip onto stoneware with a stiff brush.  These cups are ideal for drinking sencha and are suitable for daily use.  The signature of the kiln can be found on the bottom of each cup, and they come with their original paper storage box.

Mino-ware refers to pottery produced in what was formerly the old Mino Province, which is modern day Gifu Prefecture. Early examples of Mino-ware were predominantly ash-glazed stoneware pieces. Later however the use of the potter’s wheel, as well as a greater variety of glazes, began to characterize what is often thought to ideally represent Mino pottery today. Larger production kilns like Kozangama in Gifu Prefecture produce wares similar to Imari and Arita-ware. Various other kilns specialize in producing budget priced tableware, along with high end wares for various brand name stores and franchises around the country such as Tachikichi in Kyoto.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.9.3cm (3.6”) x 32.6cm (12.8”) x 10.9cm (4.2”)

Cups:  H.5cm (1.9”) x Dia.9cm (3.5”)

Condition

The entire set is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and may well be unused.

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.