Nishio Kafune Shigaraki Hira Chawan earthenware kogo thus making them a popular

thus making them a popular motif during New Year

5”) x 18cm (7”) x 10

It’s in very good condition aside from a small and non-problematic firing crack on the handle

the Kyoto Prefecture Art and Crafts Exhibition (twelve times)

and the interior is lacquered black

Nishio Kafune Shigaraki Hira Chawan earthenware kogo thus making them a popular*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shigaraki ware hira chawan made around 20 years ago by Nishio Kafune. It is wheel thrown and the flat hira type used during the summer season. Hira chawan are shallow bowls with low sides designed to cool tea down faster. This piece features glossy transparent glaze and three hand painted dragonflies on the interior.