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This listing is for a set of five Satsuma-ware tea cups made around 20 years ago by Nagata Gama.  They are wheel-thrown and made from reddish coloured stoneware clay.  Each cup is coated in dark coloured glaze with a ring of bring around the top.  The interior of the cups feature white slip, and the set is fired at a high temperature making them durable enough for daily use.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom of each cup, and they come with their original signed wooden storage box.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASEN TEA WHISK IS NOT INCLUDED.

Satsuma-ware refers to pottery produced in Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. It comes in two varieties: Shiro Satsuma-ware (white or ivory coloured) and Kuro Satsuma-ware (black or brown). Shiro Satsuma was originally produced for the lords of the Satsuma han, whereas Kuro Satsuma was produced for daily use. Kuro Satsuma is not as elegant however it conveys a simple warmth much like Mashiko-ware.

Sizes

Box:  H.9.8cm (3.8”) x 39.2cm (15.4”) x 10.3cm (4”)

Cups:  H.5.8cm (2.2”) x Dia.7.4cm (2.9”)

Condition

All five cups are in very good condition with no chips or cracks, the wooden box however is a little spotty and there was a correction made to the signature.

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.