Vintage Black Oribe Matcha Tea Bowl, Tanaka Motohiko, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Oribe Ware, Kikusen Kiln, Kutsuwa, Chawan, Unused,
Oribe ware is produced in and around Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. Its origins date to the end of the Momoyama period, and the ware takes its name from the tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615), under whose guidance it was produced.
The characteristics of Oribe ware includes black glazed pieces known as Kuro Oribe (Black Oribe). – Quote from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
Tanaka Motohiko (1954-) was born in Toki, Gifu. He studied ceramic engineering at Tajimi Technical School. In 1973, he became a pupil of his father, Tanaka Genya (1924-), and Sasaki Yasoji (1926-). In 1976, he also studied pottery under Ichino Shozo, a Tamba pottery artist.
His family kiln, Kikusen gama, has a history of more than 100 years.
This tea bowl is unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), original paper box, Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet. It has a black Oribe glaze and a distinctive Kutsuwa shape. Tanaka Motohiko is known for working in both Oribe and Shino traditions.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Diameter: 10.2cm – 12.3cm / Approx. 4 1/64” – 4 27/32”
Height: 6.5cm – 7cm / Approx. 2 9/16” – 2 3/4″
Thickness: 0.6cm / Approx. 15/64”
Weight: 441g
Age: 1999-
Material: Pottery
Color: Oribe Black, Ivory
Style: Black Oribe
Shape: Kutsuwa
Title: Kurooribe
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Original paper box
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscription in the artist’s own handwriting. (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the paper 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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