Vintage Bizen Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Bizen Ware, Kimura Ichiyo, Yohen, Chawan, 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 Bizen artist Kimura Ichiyo (1912-1989).
He was born as the second son of 13th Kimura Chojuro Yukei.
He was the first Bizen METI-designated traditional craftsperson.
The bowl shows natural Yohen firing effects across its surface.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
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
The artist-provided leaflet also includes a recommendation by Miyake Chuichi (1900–1980), founder of the Nihon Kogeikan (Japan Folk Art Museum) in Osaka.
Material: Pottery
Color: Ivy Gray, Slate Gray, Rose Gray, Cork, Gray Burnt Umber
Firing Effects: Yohen
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.
* 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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