Tetsue Yunomi Tea cup 鐵絵湯呑 Produced in 1963 Potter Hamada Shoji 濱田庄司 (1894-1978) Shoji Hamada was one of the leading ceramic artists of modern Japan.Born in Tokyo in 1894, from his teen years he wanted to become a potter. Around 1920 he traveled to England with Bernard Leach and started his activities there as a potter. After returning to Japan, he wanted to live in the countryside and moved to Mashiko in 1924. In 1955, he was designated as the 1st Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Properties (Living National Treasure) and in 1968, he got to be the third potter to be awarded the Order of Culture. Condition Very Good There is a box written by the retailer. Famous Japanese potter, Shoji Hamada He was selected as a Living National Treasure in 1955. SIZE：Width 8.7cm Height 8.4cm ・Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. ・These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. ・We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”