Vintage Bizen Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Bizen Ware, Yohen, Goma, Matsumoto Katsuya, Unused,
Bizen ware is a Japanese pottery tradition from the former Bizen province in present-day Okayama, Japan.
This Matcha tea bowl was made by Matsumoto Katsuya, who was born in Hyogo in 1942.
His grandfather, Matazaemon, established a kiln and produced Tanba ware, and the family continues to produce Tanba ware.
Matsumoto Katsuya, however, was drawn to Bizen ware. From 1973, he studied under Living National Treasure Fujiwara Yu (1932-2001) and Fujiwara Kyosuke (1939-).
He established his own kiln in 1976.
He received awards at various exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Kogei Art Crafts Exhibition.
His work reflects both Bizen and Tanba traditions.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
Measurement
Diameter: 10.9cm – 11.3cm / Approx. 4 19/64” – 4 29/64”
Height: 8.3cm – 9cm / Approx. 3 17/64″ – 3 35/64”
Thickness: 0.6cm / Approx. 0 15/64”
Weight: 405g
Age: 1991
Material: Pottery
Color: Dark Brown, Charcoal Gray Brown, Khaki, Buff, Light Olive, Ochre, Tan
Firing Effects: Yohen Goma
Surface Features: Stone Burst
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* A natural stone burst (Ishihaze) is visible on the surface.
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Almost no discoloration on the cloth. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no 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.
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