Shigaraki-ware "Hiki-Dashi" Sake Cup with "Kiln Jewelry" by Katsunori SAWA R26

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View Shigaraki-ware "Hiki-Dashi" Sake Cup with "Kiln Jewelry" by Katsunori SAWA R26 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is an extraordinarily well-done Shigaraki-ware( ) Sake cup made by Katsunori SAWA. He was born in 1980 as a son of the most reputable and respected Shigaraki-ware pottery artist legend Kiyotsugu SAWA. Important notice about shipping: This item will be shipped at free of charge via FedEx (FICP: 3~6 days) or Japan Post (EMS: 4~9 days) depending on your location, the size and weight of the package. Notice to buyers in the USA: The shipping charge appeared on this listing is solely applicable import fees (e.g. tariff, customs clearance handling charge). You won ’ t pay anything extra after checkout. For buyers in other countries : Import duties, taxes and any other charges that may occur in your country are not included in the item price or shipping charge. Should you have any questions, please message me. Description:  This is an extraordinarily  well-done Shigaraki-ware(*) Sake cup made by Katsunori  SAWA. Just phenomenal!!! He  was born in 1980 as a son of the most reputable and respected Shigaraki-ware pottery artist legend  Kiyotsugu   SAWA . Today, he is recognized as a "rising star" pottery artist in Japan. As shown by his resume (the 2nd photos from the last), he held his exhibition not only at many places in Japan but also at San Francisco and New York. And, recently in Asian countries as well.  * Shigaraki-ware is a stoneware, which is made of a special clay (available only in Shigaraki) and fired at very high temperature (1,250~1,300 degrees Celsius). It does  not use or apply any glaze before firing. The glaze is naturally formed in the kiln when certain conditions met from ash of red pine tree and feldspar / iron contained in the clay. Thus, it looks very natural and primitive. And not sure how it looks until it comes out from the kiln. Stoneware is still produced in Japan, because it is loved by the people who practice tea ceremony and Ikebana flower arrangement. This was made for drinking Japanese Sake, and yet, of course,  you can use it to enjoy other  beverages such as whisky. Also,  it is a  phenomena  art itself. Incredibly beautiful!!  It was made by a quite unique technique called "Hiki-Dashi" in Japanese that means "Pull-Out". The cup was pulled out from the kiln when the kiln's temperature reached and kept at the highest (1,250 - 1,300 Celsius) and rapidly cooled down, which generated incredibly beautiful green glaze that is called "kiln jewelry" (or "Vidro-Yu" in Japanese).  It is brand new stored in  the original  wooden box signed by Katsunori (the 3rd and the last two photo). He engraved his mark at the outside bottom of the cup (photo #8 - 10).  Approximate Size & Weight: Diameter :  7.0 cm / 2.8 in      Height:  6.0 cm / 2.4 in      Weigh t:  140 gr / 4.9 oz Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Shipping: We ship to the following regions and states. America: United States, Canada, Mexico Europe / Middle East: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Turkey Asia / Oceania: Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Combined shipping: If you would like, we can combine shipping under certain conditions, e.g. purchases within 3 days. If you want combine shipping, add items you want to your card, and click "Request total" before you pay. The updated invoice with the new cost of shipping will be sent to you.  Important notice to international buyers:  - Import duties, taxes and any other charges t hat may occur in your country are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These are buyer's responsibility. - We can not mark the item as gift or put its merchandise value lower than your purchased price.     Payment: Any payment accepted by eBay Condition: Brand New. This was made by a "rising star" Shigaraki-ware pottery artist Katsunori Sawa. He is a son of a legend pottery artist Kiyotsugu SAWA. An amazing work!!. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Glasses & Cups.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Contemporary

Region of Origin

Japan

Maker

Katsunori SAWA

Age

Post-1940

Country of Origin

Japan