Vintage Hagi Matcha Tea Bowl, Harada Ryuho, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Hagi Ware, Nagasawa Kiln, Oni Hagi Chawan, Unused,
Hagi-yaki is a Japanese pottery tradition based in Hagi and Nagato in Yamaguchi, Japan.
This Matcha tea bowl was made by Harada Ryuho.
Born in 1932, he studied Hagi pottery under his mentor Matsukari Yamato, who was known for Oni Hagi.
Harada Ryuho established his own Nagasawa kiln in 1969. He received more than ten awards and later became a METI-designated traditional craftsperson.
It is unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
The tea bowl has a strong form and a distinctive crackled glaze (Kannyu).
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Diameter: 14.6cm / Approx. 5 3/4”
Height: 7.5cm / Approx. 2 61/64″
Thickness: 0.6cm / 0 15/64”
Weight: 354g
Gross Weight: 830g
Age: – 2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Kohiki White, Grayish Pink, Grayish Orange, Raw Sienna
Technique: Oni Hagi
Glaze Feature: Tare (glaze runs)
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
* Wooden nails on the box.
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or stains.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Minor 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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