Japanese Tea Ceremony Sometsuke Sansui 山水 Mtn/Seascape Chawan Artist Signed

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DUE TO HAND SURGERY, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP FROM MAY 26 THROUGH JUNE 14. I APOLOGIZE.
Japanese Tea Ceremony KyoWare Beautiful Sometsuke Sansui
山水
Mountain Landscape & Seascape Chawan with Crackle~Artist Signed
Sometsuke
is a Japanese term referring to the technique of decorating ceramics with brush-painted designs in underglaze cobalt blue on a white ground. Transparent glaze is applied on top of this painted bisque before firing, producing a vivid shade of blue that is known in China as
qinghua
(literally “blue flower”). In Japan it is called
sometsuke
(literally “with dye”) because the color resembles dyed indigo blue. Because of its versatility, the technique is used widely across Asia, the range of blue and white ceramic styles reflecting the varied regional characteristics of different countries. Though this technique utilizes only one color, the results are rich in personality and variety due to the shading and brushstrokes. This exhibition presents diverse works of the genre.
Kyoyaki
is the name given to pottery made in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. Kyo yaki came into being at the end of the 16th century, a period of great growth for Kyoto as the nation's capital and centre of politics and trade. The popularity of the tea ceremony created a demand for tea-ware, and the presence in Kyoto of artisans from all over the country, each equipped with their own special skills, meant that Kyoto was perfectly equipped to meet this need. This eclectic mix meant that Kyo yaki was able to borrow pottery techniques and designs from other regions of Japan as well as from China and Korea. This fusion gave rise to an original style and led the potters to experiment even further, giving Kyoto a reputation for innovative pieces with a character all of their own
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NOTE: Shipping has USPS but they haven't had many shipping options (nor been that reliable) over 1lb. So if combing shipments of if it gets heavier, I will ship via UPS or FEDEX. I try to ship UPS then FEDEX but it it depends on cost variances if they are wildly different.