Rare Hamada Shoji (1884–1978) Summer Chawan with distinctive iron pigments.

Size
Height 7.5cm
Width 13.8cm

Very good condition with no damage
Supplied with wooden box signed by Hamada Shinsaku

Shoji Hamada (1894-1978) was a renowned Japanese ceramic artist and one of the leading figures of the Mingei (Folk Craft) movement...

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