Important – Please Read Before Bidding For a smooth and secure transaction, please carefully review the following information before placing a bid. ⸻ ● Import Taxes & Customs Duties All customs duties, import taxes, and customs clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer. VAT paid on Catawiki is separate from local customs duties and import taxes. Please check with your local customs office in advance. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped from Japan via Japan Post EMS (insured). If EMS is not available for your country, a private international courier will be used instead. Items are carefully packed to withstand long-distance international shipping. ⸻ □ Tax Code Requirement (EU and certain regions) After purchase, buyers may be required to provide a tax code (such as VAT number, fiscal code, etc.). Failure to provide the required tax code may result in customs delays or return of the parcel. ⸻ ◆ Damage & Shipping Issues If the item arrives damaged, please contact your local post office and Catawiki Support within 3 days of delivery. Before leaving feedback, please contact us first so we can assist you appropriately. ⸻ (Shipping to the United States) Currently, EMS shipping to the United States is suspended. A private international courier will be used instead. Please note that items containing batteries or bladed tools may not be eligible for shipment. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. Japanese Vintage Tea Bowls – Set of 2 – Different Artists / Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics – With Signed Wooden Boxes ⸻ Description This listing features a set of two vintage Japanese tea bowls created by Japanese ceramic artists. Each bowl was made by a different artist, yet together they harmonize beautifully through the shared Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of natural imperfection and quiet beauty. Both pieces showcase soft ash-glaze tones, organic kiln effects formed during firing, and the warmth of clay that can only be achieved through handcraft. Unlike perfectly balanced industrial ceramics, these bowls express Japan’s unique sensibility of finding beauty in asymmetry and irregularity, embodying the spirit of wabi-sabi. The subtle distortions in form and individual differences are intentional artistic expressions, not defects. Such gentle irregularities are what give each piece its one-of-a-kind character and are highly valued internationally as qualities unattainable in modern mass-produced ceramics. Each bowl comes with its own signed wooden storage box (tomobako), confirming them as authentic works by Japanese ceramic artists. Purchasing them as a set allows you to enjoy two distinct artistic expressions together—an elegant and meaningful pairing. Perfect for tea ceremonies, ceramic collections, or Japanese-modern interior displays. ⸻ Condition Shows age-appropriate signs of use. Kiln marks, natural glaze variations, and small firing spots are present. Wear from firing and use can be seen around the foot rims (please refer to photos). No structural cracks or major repairs were observed. ⸻ Approximate Size (each) Diameter: approx. 11–12 cm Height: approx. 8–8.5 cm Please note: handmade pieces vary individually. ⸻ Material Ceramic (traditional Japanese pottery) ⸻ This is a tasteful vintage set that reflects Japanese craftsmanship and a deep respect for nature. Experience the warmth of hand-crafted ceramics and the timeless world of wabi-sabi—something mass-produced items can never replicate.