Shimaoka Tatsuzo (Japanese, 1919-2007), Meoto Yunomi | Pair of Tea Cups

Stoneware, grey and iron glazes over diagonal lines inlaid with white slip, roundels to both faces with iron painted motifs, painted maker's marks, together with a signed wooden box Taller H 8.9cm, D 9.1cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection, East Sussex REFERENCE: This pair of teacups known as 'meoto yunomi', where 'meoto' in Japanese means 'married couple', referring to two cups of graduated size usually decorated in the same manner, sold as a pair. CONDITION: Perfect condition with no damage or restoratio ceramics

Estimate:£600

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