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This listing is for a vintage Hagi-ware yunomi made around 20 years ago by Yamato Yoshitaka.  It is wheel-thrown and features transparent white glaze over clear glazed base.  This piece is ample is size and has a wonderful bulbous shape.  The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASEN TEA WHISK IS NOT INCLUDED.

Yamato Yoshitaka (1944-2010) was a Hagi-ware potter and eldest son of Shoraku Yoshitaka II from Shoroku Gama. Shoroku Gama was established in 1892 by Yamato Sakutaro (1855-1921). Sakutaro had a large family of seven sons and two daughters. His eldest son Shoichi, second son Harunobu, and younger son Yoshitaka joined the family business and became potters. After Sakutaro passed away all three inherited Shoroku Gama and became the second generation masters. Yamato Yoshitaka is Shoraku Yoshitaka II’s eldest son.   He studied under his father and produced teaware, vases, sake vessels and tableware.  During his career his work was selected for various exhibitions in and around the Chugoku region.  He received the Director Award and an Honourable Mention at the Yamaguchi Branch of the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and he also received an Honourable Mention at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Exhibition.  His work was selected for various exhibitions including the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Seibu Craft Exhibition, and the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.                                                                                                                                   
Hagi-ware is a type of high-fired stoneware produced in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is characterized by its rough clay, bumpy pitted surface, and generous coating of translucent white glaze. It is generally made of very porous clay which results in tiny crackles that absorb tea, so it’s important to soak Hagi-ware thoroughly before use. In time the tea deposits will seep into the glaze, creating a deeper tone. This is often considered a charming characteristic rather than a shortcoming, and it’s precisely the reason why Hagi-ware is so highly regarded in the world of Chado.                                    

Sizes

Box:  H.14.3cm (5.6”) x 11.6cm (4.5”) x 11.6cm (4.5”)

Cup:  H.9.5cm (3.7”) x Dia.7.6cm (2.9”)                                                                                   

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.

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**Russia:  No shipping methods available.