Sasaki Shoraku Ame-yu Glaze Chawan kutani ochoko cups the first being the National

the first being the National Lacquerware Exhibition held in 1930 where he received numerous awards and honours

They are wheel-thrown coated in two shades of transparent glaze over a high fired stoneware base

some light scratches on the red parts (pictured)

1950) is a Kyo-ware potter and Ninsei teaware specialist

Sasaki Shoraku Ame-yu Glaze Chawan kutani ochoko cups the first being the National*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a raku ware chawan made around 10 years ago by Sasaki Shoraku III. It is hand turned and coated in glossy caramel coloured ame yu glaze. The exterior features a pattern of diagonal grooves and a gently undulating rim consisting of five peaks. These peaks represent the five main Zen temples in Kyoto, historically Zen