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10th Miwa Kyusetsu (1895-1981) Very Rare Sake Cup of Hagi Ware


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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1960: Item # 1421348
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Amazing Hagi pottery sake cup made by Living National Treasure 10th Miwa Kyusetsu (1895-1981). 10th Miwa Kyusetsu is one of the most significant potter of Hagi ware of all times. Sake cups made by Kyusetsu Miwa are very rare to find, almost all are in private collections in Japan. Sake cup with similar cracks is in collection of Yale University Art Gallery: https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/177211 Hagi Yaki pottery became popular throughout Japan for tea ceremony during Edo period (1603-1867). Hagi ware has its distinctive nice cracks together with soft texture which is highly prized among tea lovers around the world. Size Width 2.457in ( 6.3cm) Length 2.418in ( 6.2cm) Height 1.6in ( 4.1cm ) Weight 55g Condition Good, no chips, no cracks. The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom. No box is provided