Sasaki Shoraku Kintsugi Chawan mashiko yunomi tea cups and in 2001 he became

and in 2001 he became an Intangible Cultural Property of Mie Prefecture in recognition for his akae overglaze techniques

This listing is for a vintage sensu folding fan from around 20 years ago

particularly the Higuma bear carvings

This is a day to pray for young girl's growth and happiness

and this is because export wares were shipped from the nearby port in Imari town

Sasaki Shoraku Kintsugi Chawan mashiko yunomi tea cups and in 2001 he becameThis listing is for a kintsugi aka raku chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Sasaki Shoraku III. It is hand turned and coated with partially transparent white glaze over a low fired base. The thick flowing white glaze hints at depth, the dark areas below fading like shadows. The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box. It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper.