RARE Japanese Sumida Gawa Cup SIGNED

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

RARE Japanese Sumida Gawa Cup SIGNED:
$52.77

RARE Japanese Sumida Gawa Cup SIGNED
In great overall condition, as shown in pictures.
It measures approximately 5 1/4 inches tall by 5 inches wide and 3 1/4 inches in diameter at the top.
·This colorful ware was made for export to the West and is usually heavy and covered with figures in relief.
·Most pieces are everyday objects such as tea pots, vases, and mugs.
·This distinct type of wares got its name from the Sumida River running
near the Asakusa pottery district near Tokyo.
·Sumida pottery has often been called by many names - Poo ware, Sumidagawa, Banko, or Asakusa Banko.
·The style of applied figures on a surface with flowing glaze was invented about 1890 by the Seto potter Ryosai I, who worked in Tokyo from about 1875 to 1900.
·They are often embellished with glazed plaques with hand written signatures or general good luck symbols.
·A great number of the pieces are probably the work of a single family:
Inoue Ryosai I (1828-), Inoue Ryosai II (born c. 1860),
and Inuoue Ryosai III (1888-1971) who moved the manufacturing site to Yokohama in 1924.
·After the move to Yokohama more colors e.g. orange were added to the wares.
·The later pieces also have an unglazed background.
Very decorative piece.See pictures for further details.Feel free to ask any questions regarding this Lovely Japanese Sumida Gawa Cup.Thank You.
offer with confidence as we have more than 40 years experience in antiques and have veryknowledgeable staff that inspect all of our listed items.Thank YouGood luck!
Shipping prices may vary depending on the location of the buyer.We do ship international.