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This listing is for a SMALL nodate size chawan made by Yoshizo Asami IV.  It is wheel-thrown and decorated with hotaru, or fireflies as they are known in English. A popular pastime during the rainy season is to go ‘hotaru-gari’, which means hunting for fireflies. Fireflies inhabit small streams and rice fields, and they have appeared in Japanese literature dating back to the 8th century.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with a paper storage box.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASEN TEA WHISK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING.

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 Koedo and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Nodate refers to tea ceremonies performed outdoors, usually in autumn or spring. It’s more of a casual affair and held when the weather is fine. Guests are treated to tea and sweets within beautiful temple, shrine and garden surroundings.

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

Paper Box:  H.8cm (3.1”) x 11.6cm (4.5”) x 11.6cm (4.5”)

Chawan:  H.6.6cm (2.5”) x Dia.9.8cm (3.8”)                                                                             

Condition

It’s a brand new item and has never been used.                                                                    

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:  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 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.

**Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail ePacket (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail ePacket (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.