Romulus Craft Porcelain Wedge Demitasse Cups (Set of 2 | Ikuzi store Teraki Jeanne Bisson | Washington, VT | Slanted Cup) FREE Domestic Shipping

Romulus Craft artistry: Finely crafted functional/sculptural contemporary porcelain handcrafted by Ikuzi Teraki & Jeanne Bisson.

Bio
“Romulus Craft is about relationships. Relationships between two distinct individuals from two different cultures, between nature and time, between control and spontaneous reaction." — Ikuzi Teraki and Jeanne Bisson, Romulus Craft

Ikuzi Teraki and Jeanne Bisson established Romulus Craft in the late 70s in Oakland, California. Since 1986, they have been located in Washington, Vermont. Ikuzi does all of the wheel thrown work including trimming and carving. Jeanne creates all hand-built, pinched, and slab-built work.

Ikuzi Teraki grew up in Kyoto, Japan. His family painted kimonos. Growing up, he developed an eye for beauty, proportion, and an appreciation for everyday work. He apprenticed for 5 store years with Master Tezuka before becoming a master artist. He emigrated to Canada before finally making the U.S. his home.

Jeanne Bisson grew up in Barre, Vermont. Growing up on a dairy farm, she learned the responsibility of working as a team, but also learned how to enjoy everyday work. She developed a strong connection to nature and to the land she lived on
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Awards
American Craft Council, Award of Excellence, 2011, St. Paul, MN
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Description
Set of 2 demitasse cups and saucers
Thrown porcelain using their own recipe for the clay
Clear glaze
Oxides for stain, underglaze, and layering color using their own formulations
Fired to 2100 Fahrenheit
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Hallmarks
small "r" on bottom of cup (hand incised; see photo 5) and saucer (chop; see photo 6)
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Measurements
Cup
Diameter: 2"
Width to Handle: 3⅜”
Height: 2½"

Saucer
Diameter: 4⅝"
Height: ⅝"

Measurements are approximate.

Capacity
2 ounces
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Condition
VGUC (very good used condition)
No cracks or crazing. Small rough spot on edge of one cup where glaze isn't smooth. (see photo 7)

Comes from a non-smoking environment.
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Learn more: https://www.romuluscraftstudio.com/
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Check out the Ceramics section of my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BaoBaoVintageMN?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=695409242§ion_id=18240775

Check out the rest of my shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/BaoBaoVintageMN.
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