Vintage Bizen Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Bizen Ware, Kimura Ichiyo, Blue Bizen, Yohen, Chawan, Unused,
MB-031802
Bizen ware is one of famous Japanese pottery. It is from Bizen province (Okayama, Japan).
It is a matcha teal bowl by very famous Bizen artist, Kimura Ichiyo (1912-1989).
He was born the second son of 13th Kimura Chojuro Yukei.
He was the first Bizen METI-designated traditional crafts person.
This Matcha Tea Bowl, it is very beautiful, exquisite and also sophisticated.
It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age with original paulownia box, original cloth and original guide paper. (Unused)
Measurement
Diameter: 12cm / Approx. 4 23/32”
Height: 7.2cm / Approx. 2 53/64″
Thickness: 0.55cm / Approx. 0 7/32”
Weight: 267g
Age: -1980
A recommendation by Miyake Chuichi (1900-1980) , the chief librarian of Japan Folk Art Museum on the paper, too.
Material: Earthenware, Pottery
Color: Ivy Gray, Slate Gray, Rose Gray, Cork, Gray Burnt Umber
Technique: Yohen, Kuttsuki, Stone Burst
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused)
* Original paulownia box
* Original cloth
* Original guide paper
* No chips, no cracks and no blemishes.
* Stone bursts and Kuttsuki (sticks) on the surface.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 2 and No. 9 photos)
* Slight discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 Photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on kodai (the base section of a tea bowl).
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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