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This listing is for a reasonably large Tokoname-ware yuzamashi made around 30-40 years ago for the Yamaki Ikai brand of tableware and teaware.  It is made from a slip mould and the front is decorated with white daylilies over a pale green background.  It holds 500ml when full but the recommendation is to serve between 300-400ml when preparing tea.  Tokoname clay contains a lot of iron oxide, and this reacts with the tannin and removes any bitterness resulting in a more mellow flavour.   This piece comes with its original paper storage box, as well as Japanese language instructions for using and storing the yuzamashi. 

Tokoname-ware refers to stoneware pottery made in Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture. This type of pottery has been in production for over 1000 years, and originally potters created religious items as well as tea utensils. Tokoname-ware is now more widely known for its pottery using red clay.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.10.7cm (4.2”) x 19.5cm (7.6”) x 17.3cm (6.8”)

Yuzamashi:  H.8cm (3.1”) x 19.7cm (7.7”) from side to end of handle x 16cm (6.2”) diameter

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks, however there are some very minor marks on the bottom.  The paper box is in decent condition but the paper label is torn and there are tape marks.

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.