Vintage Hagi Matcha Tea Bowl, Watanabe Jouzan, Kaneko Nobuhiko, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Hagi Ware, Jouzan Kiln, Hagi Ido Chawan, Unused,
Hagi-yaki is a Japanese pottery tradition based in Hagi and Nagato in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Watanabe Jouzan was the artist name of Kaneko Nobuhiko, who made this Matcha tea bowl.
He was born in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in 1951.
He joined Jouzan Kiln in 1969 and later became the head of the kiln.
He received recognition at exhibitions including Nitten.
He is a METI-designated traditional craftsperson.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and artist-provided leaflets.
Measurement
Diameter: 14cm / Approx. 5 33/64”
Height: 8.7cm / Approx. 3 27/64″
Thickness: 0.6cm / 0 15/64”
Weight: 321g
Age: -2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Kohiki White, Sahara, Sunset, Grayish Orange
Technique: Hagi Tare
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflets
* The box is assembled with wooden nails.
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or stains.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Almost no 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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