Vintage Tenmoku Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Kyo Ware, Yamauchi Shun, KOHAKU-GAMA, Yuteki Tenmoku, Tenmoku Chawan, Unused,
The basic form of a Tenmoku tea bowl is mortar-shaped, with a small, low ring foot (Wakodai) and a constricted rim. This form is one of the characteristic features of Tenmoku bowls.
Yuteki Tenmoku is characterized by ferric oxide crystals that separate during firing.
They appear as spots on the inside and outside of the bowl.
The name refers to their resemblance to drops of oil floating on the surface of water.
Yamauchi Shun is a contemporary ceramic artist associated with Kyoto.
【Brief Biography】
1984 Born in Kyoto, raised in Miyagi
2006 Graduated from Kyoto Traditional Crafts College, majoring in ceramics.
Studied under Yuichi Inukai
2008 Selected for “Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition” (2009-2012, 2014-2016, 2018, 2020)
2009 Started his own kiln, KOHAKU-GAMA in Kyoto
2012 Invited to “Kyoto Prefecture Art and Crafts for Tomorrow 2012 Kyoto Arts and Crafts Biennale”
Received the Akita Prefecture Governor’s Award at the “Kahoku Crafts Exhibition” (Selected in 2014)
2016 Selected for “Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition”
Currently a member of the Kyoto artist team “Utsuwa Danshi”
Associate member of Japan Kogei Association
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
Our relative purchased the tea bowl at his solo exhibition in Sendai in 2011.
Measurement
Diameter: 12.3cm – 13.2cm / Approx. 4 27/32” – 5 13/64”
Height: 6.4cm / Approx. 2 33/64”
Thickness: 0.5cm / Approx. 13/64”
Weight: 223g
Age: 2011
Material: Pottery
Color: Dark Brown, Mahogany, Black, Lamp Black
Technique: Yuteki Tenmoku
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Wood sap inside the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no discoloration or scratches on the lid of 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.
