14th Nakazato Tarouemon - Cup - Stoneware

14th Nakazato Tarouemon Chosen Karatsu Yunomi Tea Cup Japanese Pottery Sado w/ Tomobako

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Description

14th Nakazato Tarouemon (十四代 中里太郎右衛門)

An authentic Chosen Karatsu (朝鮮唐津) glazed Yunomi (Japanese tea cup) created by the renowned Karatsu ware master, 14th Nakazato Tarouemon.

This elegant piece features the distinctive flowing brown and white glaze characteristic of Chosen Karatsu pottery. It is suitable for everyday tea, Japanese tea ceremony appreciation, or as a collectible work of traditional Japanese ceramic art.

Comes with the original signed wooden box (Tomobako) and accompanying documentation.

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About the Artist

Nakazato Tarouemon is one of the most distinguished names in the history of Karatsu ware, a traditional style of Japanese pottery with over 400 years of history. The Nakazato family has preserved and developed the Karatsu ceramic tradition through successive generations.

The 14th Nakazato Tarouemon was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Saga Prefecture and was highly respected for revitalizing traditional Karatsu techniques while creating works admired for their refined craftsmanship and expressive natural glazes. His ceramics are appreciated by collectors, tea ceremony practitioners, and museums both in Japan and internationally.

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Condition

* Excellent vintage condition
* No chips, cracks, or repairs
* Please refer to the photos for details.

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Size

* Diameter: 7.5 cm (2.95 in)
* Height: 9.0 cm (3.54 in)

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Included

* Yunomi Tea Cup
* Original signed wooden box (Tomobako)
* Original documents

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Notes

This piece is ideal for:

* Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu)
* Karatsu Ware collection
* Studio pottery collection
* Japanese ceramic art
* Daily tea use

The item will be carefully packed and shipped with full protection.