Hashimoto Jogaku Kiyomizu-ware Chawan large vintage plate The signature of the craftsperson

The signature of the craftsperson can be found on the bottom

The Takahashi family has the honour of being one of the original potter families in Shiga

Aoi Gama is now headed by the second generation

however dire economic circumstances forced them to turn to wood carving for tourists

Hashimoto Jogaku Kiyomizu-ware Chawan large vintage plate The signature of the craftsperson*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage Kiyomizu ware chawan made around 30 years ago by Hashimoto Jogaku. It is wheel thrown and the front is decorated with hand painted cobalt coloured bamboo over a panel of white glaze. Bamboo is known for being hardy and is considered to bring luck, and it was also a favourite of the great Kenzan Ogata. This piece