Ishikawa Takenomise Chashaku & Take-Zutsu Katsura Furuse Kyo-ware originated in the 17th

Kyo-ware originated in the 17th century in Kyoto and features overglaze enamel pigments on a porcelain base

The Koransha mark can be found near the base and they come with their original paper storage box

The back of the cup has a slightly glossy finish

This type of pottery has been in production for over 1000 years

The set also includes a green ceramic kusenaoshi tea whisk shaper

Ishikawa Takenomise Chashaku & Take-Zutsu Katsura Furuse Kyo-ware originated in the 17th*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a susutake chashaku, and take zutsu bamboo chashaku case made by Ishikawa Takenomise in Kyoto. Chashaku are an essential item for traditional Japanese tea ceremony, they are used for the measuring and preparation of matcha tea. The bamboo used for chashaku gets its name from the colour of bamboo roofing in old thatched