Kitagawa Yasaburo Bamboo Shoot Chawan firefly and two small cups

and two small cups

please refer to the last photo

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with hand-painted depictions of ripe peaches over a light coloured base

He launched his career as a professional potter after he won first prize at the prestigious Nitten Exhibition in 1951

Kitagawa Yasaburo Bamboo Shoot Chawan firefly and two small cups*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid Kiyomizu ware chawan made around 5 10 years ago by Kitagawa Yasaburo. It is wheel thrown and the front is decorated with young bamboo shoots in early spring. This piece also features what is known as gohonte markings. Gohonte refers to pale spots that appear on pottery when clay containing iron is fired at high