Vintage Red Shino Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Chawan, Mizuno Kobaku, Aka Shino, Haido Kiln, Unused:
Shino ware is a type of Mino ware produced in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture. This type of pottery ware was usually decorated with underglaze iron painting and covered with white feldspathic glaze. The Shino kiln produced tableware which included mainly tea ceremony utensils. – Quote from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
Mizuno Kobaku (born in 1921) was the third son of Kato Syuzan, known for Nezumi Shino, and studied under the 29th Kato Bakutai.
Mizuno Kobaku is known for Shiro Shino (White Shino) and Aka Shino (Red Shino).
This tea bowl is unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
Its form and surface have a restrained wabi-sabi character.
Mizuno Kobaku was one of our father’s favorite artists.
Our father kept the tea bowl for many years without using it.
There are no visible signs of use.
Measurement
Diameter: 12.0cm -12.5cm / Approx. 4 23/32” – 4 59/64”
Width: 13.0cm / Approx. 5 1/8”
Height: 9.2cm – 9.5cm / Approx. 3 5/8” – 3 47/64”
Thickness: 0.8cm / Approx. 0 5/16”
Age: May 1972
Material: Pottery
Color: Shino Milky White, Shino Baby Pink, Shino Sunset, Shino Apricot, Shino Orange, Shino Bronze
Color (Kodai): Shino Ivory
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Kannyu (fine crackle lines in the glaze) is visible on the surface.
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or visible blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Light discoloration on the leaflet. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light discoloration on the box due to long-term storage. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* 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.
