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Jet Black Mashiko Chawan by Hamada Shoji

Everyone knows Hamada Shoji (1894-1978), arguably the most famous Japanese potter the world has ever known. Most know too he was designated a Living National Treasure in 1955. Emerald green matcha will look divine in this jet-black iron glazed chawan with tinges of persimmon glaze. In perfect condition, 10cm.tallx12.5, signed box by son Shinsaku, whose guinomi is seen in one photo along with Tomoo, Shinsaku’s son and of course Shoji’s grandson. Shinsaku’s guinomi is 25,000 yen and Tomoo’s is 22,000 yen. Also seen are two Bizen works by Isezaki Koichiro, 120,000 yen and 130,000 yen. Please note we just signed a very good deal with DHL basically same rates as EMS so sending now is no problem. Also our Instagram account shows one new work each day: ry_yakimono_gallery_kyoto

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Product #: HS-C1

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