Okuda Chuzaemon Shigaraki-ware Yunomi early summer futaoki This listing is for a

This listing is for a splendid aka-raku chawan made around 20 years ago by distinguished potter

1948) was born in Shiga Prefecture

The twelve animals and mythological beasts of the Japanese astrological calendar are known as junishi in Japanese

They are made of porcelain and the front of each cup is decorated with hand-painted irises

Okuda Chuzaemon Shigaraki-ware Yunomi early summer futaoki This listing is for a*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a pair of Shigaraki yunomi style tea cups made around 30 years ago by noted potter, Okuda Chuzaemon. They are wheel thrown and wood fired in a noborigama climbing kiln. The front of each cup has pine fly ash markings and the backs are scorched red due to the intensity of the flames during the firing process. They come