Popular Karatsu-yaki from Saga Kilns are scattered in the (northern) and (southern) regions, and in the (southern) region, there was an old kiln called "Koyamazu." In the early Edo period, many (masterpieces) were created in the "Oribe Karatsu" style. New (painting techniques) were incorporated into the traditional (iron painting) to revive the "flower and plant patterns" using the (washi-zome) method. Koyamazu Kiln, Katsumi Eguchi, Works [Washi-zome Yunomi (Tea Cups)] (Large) Diameter: 8.2cm Height: 7.8cm Washi-zome (Gosu - cobalt blue) (Small) Diameter: 7.8cm Height: 7.7cm Washi-zome (Iron glaze) *Set of 2 1972 (Showa 47) 19th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Asahi Shimbun Award 1979 (Showa 56) 26th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Japan Kogei Association Encouragement Prize 5th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Award 1985 (Showa 60) Japan Ceramic Society Award 1994 (Heisei 6) Designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Saga Prefecture Artist Certification etc. *As these are antiques, please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about condition.