Vintage Matcha Tea Bowl, Kyo Ware, Japanese Matcha Flat Tea Bowl, Hira Chawan, Kato Shunei, Kenninji Temple, Sub-temple Reito-in, Zen Temple, Zen Chawan, Unused,
Kato Shunei is a descendant of Kato Shiro Saemon Kagemasa (1168-1249), a noted potter.
He was born into a pottery family, and his family is the kiln of Sennyuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
After graduating from the molding course of the Kyoto Prefectural Potters’ Training School in 1951, he joined the family business.
He opened a kiln in Ogurayama, Sagano, Kyoto in 1974.
He built a pottery studio in Arashiyama, Kyoto in 1979.
He held solo exhibitions at the Dobashi Gallery in Kyoto from 1977 to 1983.
This flat tea bowl was made for Kenninji Temple, Sub-temple Reito-in (Zen temple, Rinzai School) in Kyoto.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
The bowl has a restrained Zen-influenced design.
We acquired it from our friend in Kyoto.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 15.2cm / Approx. 5 63/64”
Height: 5.8cm / Approx. 2 9/32″
Thickness: 0.5cm / Approx. 0 13/64″
Weight: 222g
Gross Weight: 550g
Age: 2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Coral Pink (#f5b1aa), Ash Gray (#e8d3d1), Sunset (#fbb894), Kohiki White, Raw Sienna (#ee7948)
Patterns: Hakeme, Japanese Karakusa Arabesque
Technique: Tare glaze techniques
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* 2 Inscriptions (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Light sun discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The kodai (foot ring at the base of the tea bowl) rests on surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
