Zoroku Mashimizu IV & Kato Toichi Chawan #2 nodate The signature of the craftsperson

The signature of the craftsperson can be found on the bottom

The chawan is made from heat resistant glass and is the flat hira type used during the summer season

Trade and Industry for his achievement in reviving bamboo carving

This contributed to the vast array of colourful glazes used by contemporary Fujina-ware potters now

and often features mother of pearl as well as gold and silver makie

Zoroku Mashimizu IV & Kato Toichi Chawan #2 nodate The signature of the craftsperson*FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES SHIPPING IS SET FOR EMS EXPRESS TO ALL AVAILABLE DESTINATIONS. This listing is for a very special Kyo ware chawan which is a collaboration between two Kyoto artisans: potter Zoroku Mashimizu IV, and painter Kato Toichi. It is wheel thrown by Zoroku and hand painted by Kato. The simple yet skilfully painted design features a cormorant fishing bird painted with iron oxide. Cormorant fishing, known as ukai in Japanese, is a 1300