Japanese Mashiko Ware Tea Cups Yunomi by LNT Shimaoka Tatsuzo

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ITEM DESCRIPTION Wonderful tea cups by Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Tatsuzo,was born in 1919-2007 in Tokyo. He studied ceramics at Tokyo Institute of Technology before apprenticing with Hamada Shoji in Mashiko, establishing his own kiln in 1954. In 1996 he was designated a Living National Treasure. Tatsuzo’s works are highly acclaimed in Japan and around the world for enhancing both the artistic quality of mingei ceramics and their value as craft ”. MaterialPottery Width 8.9cm 7.9cm Height 8.9cm 7.8cm Condition Used no chips or craks SHIPPING Shiping can be carried out by SAL or EMS S.A.L. (Surface to Air Lifted) This is Surface to Air Lifted (SAL). It takes anywhere from 20 days to 2 months for items to reach there destination. (delivery)For clients living in the US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, posting through SAL (Surface Air Lifted) costs : $19.00 (US) !!! IMPORTANT !!! Please note: Items posted through SAL do not have a tracking number and cannot be insured. As such I cannot be held liable for lost or damaged items. You the buyer will also not be able to keep track of where your item is. On occasion SAL has been known to lose it`s items. SAL is not always reliable but it is the most inexpensive way to ship your item. Buyers beware, when you ship your item through SAL you do so at your own risk Items weighing over 2 kg (4.4 lbs) cannot be shipped through SAL. I will not ship any item over $100.00 (US) Combining items through SAL or EMS In order to save on shipping costs, we can combine your items into one shipment if you so desire. However, please remember that your request to combine items will only be accepted within one week after your initial winning bid. Also note that if the total weight is over 2 kg (4.4 lbs) your package will automatically be shipped through EMS. If you do want to combine items together please wait untill i have sent you a total invoice of your combined items as sometimes the prices may change due to weight and size of the box. E.M.S. (Express Mail Service) This is Express Mail Service (EMS). EMS is a faster and safer method to recive items. Your item will always be fully insured. Items take from 3 days to 1 week to be delivered. EMS is well known for its fast and flawless service. Mailing by EMS to the US, Canada, Middle East costs, $29.00(US) Shipping to Europe by EMS costs: $33.00 (US) Highly Recomended!!! METHOD OF PAYMENT We accept payments through PAYPAL . PAYPAL is by far the best way to send money. It is fast, safe and reliable. If you do not have a PAYPAL account please contact me. After you win your bid please let me know if you would like the item shipped through SAL or through EMS. This will speed up the proccess of receiving your invoice promptly with out mistake. We do not accept payments by Personal cheques . The items that i offer are individually hand picked from private auctions all over Japan . I am a licensed antique dealer and love collecting and sourcing new precious pieces for my customers. Unlike most other sellers, i do not offer lot items of varied condition and authenticity. I take time and pleasure in ensuring that the items i offer are of the highest quality and condition. All items come with original signed boxes and if possible any other original materials i can obtain. for example: certificates, towels,original bibliography of the artist/potter. What you are buying from me is more than just an item. They are objects of art created with love. I hope that you all get the chance to experience the pleasure of owning and using these pieces that i get from sourcing and finding these special items. This is why I start with as low a bidding price as possible to ensure that bidding is fair and that customers can offer what they feel is right for the piece. Feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions you want to ask. I wish you all the very best of luck with y... read more

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