Kataoka Seikan Wood-Fired Cups spring matcha chawan and again for the same

and again for the same exhibition in 2010

This listing is for a ‘kanshitsu’ dry lacquer bugaku mask made around 20-30 years ago

and he was designated as a Living National Treasure in 1997

and the decoration includes ume blossoms

the red one however has some scuffing and loss of paint

Kataoka Seikan Wood-Fired Cups spring matcha chawan and again for the same*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a pair of wood fired cups made by Kataoka Seikan. They are wheel thrown and wood fired in a noborigama climbing kiln. Both cups have a capacity of 260ml and feature what is known as hidasuki markings. Hidasuki refers to the process of wrapping wares with cords of straw which fire off and leave brilliant red streaks. The