☆Excellent Condition☆ Rare Keihou Kiln Ko-Iga Style Kei Ito Yunomi Teacup (A) ※Coaster not for sale ※Used item This is a Shigaraki-yaki teacup by Kei Ito of Keihou Kiln. I feel this work expresses the roughness of the Ko-Iga style, which can be said to be characteristic of Kei Ito. I think it's a very rare item now. I am selling one of the two I own. Please note that this is a sale of the item itself only (no box or other accessories). ※The props in the photos are not included. Overall, there are no cracks, chips, or scratches. There are traces that look like burns overall, but this is the result of the glaze during firing and not dirt. There is a slight feeling of use on the inside. Please consider this item with the understanding that it is a personal inspection and a personal sale. There may be differences in opinions regarding the inspection. I want to avoid disappointment upon receipt as much as possible. Please check the photos and feel free to comment if you have any concerns. I would be very happy to answer any questions. ■Kei Ito Born-Died 1937-1999 Biography Born in Yokkaichi City in 1937. After graduating from Prefectural Yokkaichi Technical High School, he entered the world of pottery, pursuing the technique of "Kamiawase" (beating) using Shigaraki clay to create works in the Ko-Iga style. In 1975, he was selected for the 3rd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and was selected for six consecutive years thereafter. In 1976, he was selected for the 23rd Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and was selected for nine consecutive years thereafter. During this time, he was selected for the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition eight times and the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition seven times. He received the Encouragement Award at the 4th Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition. He also won three awards at the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In 1979, he became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. From this year, he held a total of 20 solo exhibitions, mainly in Nagoya, Gifu, and Oita, including the Inui Gallery in Akasaka, Tokyo, Daimaru in Kanazawa, and Kintetsu Department Store in Yokkaichi. In 1983, he received the Chunichi Shimbun Award at the 35th Mie Prefectural Art Exhibition. He received the Grand Prize at the 36th Mie Prefectural Art Exhibition for his "Tataki-bachi" (beaten bowl) utilizing the "Tataki" (beating) technique. ■Keihou Kiln Mr. Kei Ito, who used a wood-fired kiln, established "Keihou Kiln" in Komono, seeking an environment where the smoke from the pottery studio would not bother the local residents. Today, potters who sympathize with Mr. Ito and artists such as Banko-yaki artists gather there, forming the pottery village "Komono Pottery Village." The 12-chamber climbing kiln, which is still in operation, is worth seeing. #KeihouKiln #Ko-IgaStyle #KeiIto