Vintage Japanese Kyo-Yaki Kyoto Ware Crane Stoneware Bowls Set of 4 Signed

Vintage Japanese Kyo-Yaki Kyoto Ware Crane Stoneware Bowls – Set of 4  Matched set of four vintage Japanese Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware) stoneware bowls featuring a white crane motif.  Each small bowl has a softly squared form with rounded corners, a muted gray to gray-green glaze and exposed reddish-brown stoneware at the foot. A delicate white crane stands against sparse black linear brushwork.  The four bowls are clearly related yet show subtle differences in glaze and decoration, adding to their handcrafted character. Each is impressed on the underside with a Japanese potter or kiln mark.  Details  Set of 4 bowls Kyo-yaki / Kyoto ware Japan Stoneware Gray / gray-green glaze White crane or wading-bird motif Black linear accents Impressed maker's mark on each base Approx. 4 square Approx. 1½ high Vintage, likely late 20th century  Condition Very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks noted. Natural variations in glaze, clay, surface texture and hand decoration are present and are part of the character of the pottery. Please examine photographs for details.  Please see all pictures for details and ask questions before buying. Buyer is responsible for the cost of shipping at the time of purchase, and if returns are being accepted and a return needs to be made for any reason. To ensure safe arrival, shipping cost includes the extra weight of packing materials and the appropriate box size.