【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This expressive sake cup was created by Murata Tōen (Murata Kōdō), a celebrated Kyoto ceramic artist born in 1905. Trained from childhood as a potter, he later studied Japanese painting under Yamamoto Shunkyo before returning to ceramics. At the age of thirty-six he began producing ceramic dolls and adopted the artist name Tōen. Drawing inspiration from Chinese and Japanese classics as well as Noh theatre, he developed a distinctive world of low-fired ceramic figures known as Higashiyama dolls. His exceptional mastery of Kyoto ware techniques earned him the Order of the Rising Sun, Sixth Class, and he is regarded as one of the distinguished ceramic masters of the Showa period. The cup is finished in a traditional tri-colour glaze, an ancient technique known for blending flowing tones of green, amber and yellow in soft, organic transitions. The surface displays a fine crackle texture typical of low-temperature firing, giving the piece a warm and lively character. The foot bears the artist’s mark, and the original wooden box is also signed and sealed. Very good condition with minimal wear. Please check the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 3.9 cm W 6.7 cm D 6.7 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!