Vintage Bizen Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Bizen Ware, Yohen, Nagare Goma, Tamadare, Stone Burst, Shibaoka Shusen, Chawan,
Bizen ware is one of Japan’s well-known pottery traditions and originates from the former Bizen Province in present-day Okayama Prefecture.
This Matcha tea bowl was made by the Bizen artist Shibaoka Shusen (1948-). His given name was Hideo, and he was the second son of 1st Shibaoka Kozan. He graduated from Tokai University in 1972 and began learning Bizen pottery under his father and elder brother in 1974. He became independent in 1985 and received a number of awards. He is also a member of Bizen Touyukai and Bizen Toshinkai.
The bowl shows distinctive Tamadare and Nagaregoma effects on the surface.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
Measurement
Diameter: 10.7cm – 11.2cm / Approx. 4 7/32” – 4 13/32”
Width: 11.5cm / Approx. 4 17/32”
Height: 7.5cm / Approx. 2 61/64″
Thickness: 0.5cm / Approx. 13/64”
Weight: 301g
Age: 1993
Material: Pottery
Color: Dark Brown, Burnt Umber, Gray Black, Raw Umber, Light Olive, Sepia
Firing Effects: Yohen, Tamadare, Nagaregoma
Surface Features: Stone Burst
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* No chips, cracks, or blemishes.
* Natural stone bursts on the surface.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 2 and No. 9 photos)
* Slight 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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