Vintage Bizen Japanese Yunomi Tea Cups, Set of 5 Cups, Bizen-yaki, Hidasuki, Noborigama, Kimura Ichiyo Kiln, Unused,
Bizen ware is one of Japan’s traditional pottery traditions and originates in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture.
These cups were made by Kimura Ichiyo Kiln under the supervision of Bizen artist Kimura Hiroshi (born 1941), the eldest son of Kimura Ichiyo (1912-1989).
Kimura Hiroshi graduated from the Sculpture Department of Kanazawa College of Art in 1964 and studied Bizen pottery under his father, Kimura Ichiyo. He received awards beginning with the 1st Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition in 1971 and later became head of Ichiyo Kiln. He is a METI-designated Traditional Craftsman and has served as chairman of Bizen Toyukai.
The set comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and a kiln-provided leaflet. The five cups show varied Hidasuki colors and strong individual forms.
Measurement
Diameter: 9.2cm-9.4cm / Approx. 3 5/8”-3 45/64”
Body: 9.4cm-9.6cm / Approx. 3 45/64”-3 25/32”
Height: 6.5cm-6.7cm / Approx. 2 9/16”-2 41/64”
Thickness: 0.4cm / Approx. 5/32”
Weight: 119g-163g
* The cups are approximately the same size.
Age: -2010s
Material: Pottery
Color: Bizen Hidasuki Color – Noborigama – Brown, Terracotta, Buff, Cork
Patterns: Bizen Hidasuki Pattern
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Kiln-provided leaflet
* Protective cloths
* Kuttsuki, straw scratch marks, and stone bursts on the surface.
* No chips, cracks, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 8 photo)
* Creasing on the leaflet.
* Two traces of removed vinyl tape on the box.
* Wood sap on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The base of each tea cup comes into contact with surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
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