Used Tatsuzo Shimaoka Inlay Yunomi Chawan Shino Mashiko Ware Vintage Japanese Pottery Teacup with Signed Wooden Box Living National Treasure

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✨ Exquisite Japanese Masterpiece – Living National Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka ✨

Enhance your collection or daily tea ritual with this stunning vintage Yunomi (Teacup), handcrafted by the legendary Japanese ceramic artist and Living National Treasure (人間国宝), Tatsuzo Shimaoka (島岡達三).

Artfully created in the historic pottery town of Mashiko, this piece beautifully demonstrates Shimaoka's signature Jomon Zogan (rope-impression inlay) technique. The meticulous geometric patterns inlaid with contrasting white clay display an incredible depth of texture and organic warmth, embodying the true spirit of the Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) movement. 🎨

🍵 Product Features:

Artist: Tatsuzo Shimaoka (1919–2007) – Designated as a Living National Treasure in 1996.

Style / Technique: Mashiko Ware (益子焼) featuring intricate Shino-style glaze accents and elegant Zogan (象嵌) inlay design.

Authenticity: Comes with the original, artist-signed and sealed Tomobako (共箱 - matching wooden collector's box), verifying its genuine provenance.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully to appreciate the unique, organic glaze variations and authentic potter's mark (窯印) on the bottom.

📏 Approximate Dimensions:

Height: 3.54 in (9.0 cm)

Diameter: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)

⏳ Estimated Era:

Late 20th Century (Circa 1980s–1990s)

Bring a timeless touch of Japanese ceramic history and master-level craftsmanship into your home today! 🌸

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