Nishimura Ichiraku Aka Raku Chawan kaba zaiku chabitsu or carrying fans decorated with

or carrying fans decorated with colourful asagao flowers

had studied under Ninsei so from the opening of the kiln to the Meiwa era (1764-1772)

and in 2001 he received the Governors Award at the 43rd Iroe Ceramics Exhibition

This explains why Mumyoi-ware closely resembles Chinese Yi Xing teapot production

and he also exhibited at the Japan Ceramics Exhibition in 1991

Nishimura Ichiraku Aka Raku Chawan kaba zaiku chabitsu or carrying fans decorated with*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an aka raku chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Nishimura Ichiraku. It is hand turned and features a thick transparent white overglaze flowing down from the rim. The overglaze creates depth on the surface and it also adds visual interest to the piece. The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it