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This listing is for an attractive Kyo-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Yoshizo Asami IV.  It is wheel-thrown and the front and interior of the bowl is decorated with hand-painted momiji leaves.  The grey background colour is actually transparent white glaze combined with the reddish-brown colour of the clay underneath.  This is a splendid piece for the cooler months, and it sits nicely in the hand.  The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.

This listing is for a delightful and very seasonal Kyo-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Yoshizo Asami IV. It is wheel-thrown and depicts a trio of hand-painted sparrows over a grey coloured background. In Japan, sparrows denote the gentle nature of an intellectual person, and the falling snow in the background adds to this delicate winter scene. This piece is called ‘Kan Suzume’, which is a haiku term for ‘sparrows in the cold’. The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.                                                             
Yoshizo Asami IV (b.1961) extends from a long line of potters and works out of Yoshimine Gama in Kyoto. His grandfather was the second son of Asami Gorosuke II, and the 1st generation master of the Yoshimine family kiln. After Yoshizo’s father (2nd generation master) passed away, he began studying under his uncle (3rd generation master), along with his grandfather and Kiyomizu Rokubei VI. In 1992 his uncle passed away, so Yoshizo became the 4th generation master of the family kiln. He is best known for his hand-painted depictions of seasonal motifs such as sparrows in snowfall, blossoms in spring etc, which he learned whilst studying with the prestigious Rokubei family. **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 specialise in tableware, tea ceremony items, incense holders, and okimono. Kyo-ware was designated as a traditional craft in 1977.                                                                        

Sizes

Box:  H.12.2cm (4.8”) x 14.7cm (5.7”) x 14.7cm (5.7”)

Chawan:  H.8.4cm (3.3”) x Dia.11.7cm (4.6”)                                                                           

Condition

It’s in very good condition, the box however is a little spotty.

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.