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Hi there,

here is another chawan. It‘s supposed to be from Ashikaga but I‘m not familiar with ashikaga-yaki. Does anybody know the potter and can say something about the age? Thanks a lot.

Inscriptions on box,
足利焼　　-　Ashikaga-yaki
手びねり　-　Tebineri - Formed by hand
茶盌　　　-　Chawan - Tea bowl
今井理桂　-　Imai Rikei

Ashikaga takes the name of Ashikaga City in Tochigi prefecture. Where the kilns of the artist
Imai Rikei are found.

Imai Rikei 1948-
Started pottery in 1973 in Ashikaga. Between 1985 -89 built 3 kilns; Ǒryu, Hiryu, Garyu
In 2018 completed the construction of the world's longest (103 m) climbing kiln.

With regards,
I.Nagy
Imai Rikei 1948-

Thank you Mr. Nagy, that is a very helpful information. Great, I appreciate your knowledge.

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