Ito Keiraku Sakura Chawan Chikueidou Eishin VII Yoshioka Katsumi is a Bizen-ware

Yoshioka Katsumi is a Bizen-ware potter and was originally a painter

There are marks and age spots on the interior and exterior of the box

9”) diameter base

They are made of wheel-thrown porcelain and decorated with dainty cherry blossoms over a milky white base

At first the craftsman sketches out the design

Ito Keiraku Sakura Chawan Chikueidou Eishin VII Yoshioka Katsumi is a Bizen-ware*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a beautiful raku chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Ito Keiraku. It is hand turned and decorated with hand painted sakura cherry blossoms over a peach coloured base. This piece is low fired and features a gently undulating rim consisting of five peaks. These peaks represent the five main Zen temples in