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Aizome Benizome Gohowari Kumiyunomi (藍染紅染五方割組湯呑)
This is the Arita ware crafted by SHOMURA, Ken (庄村健).
It is a set of two cups (Indigo 1 pc, Crimson 1 pc).
He put scoops in the five places to make it easier to hold.
Signatures change depending on when it's purchased.
No wooden box with signature, thank you.
Height : 8.5 cm
Diameter : 6.7 cm
Shomura-san is awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon for dedication to the pottery industry. He has a skilled dyeing technique based on the Arita ware craftsmanship.