Vintage Kyo-yaki Matcha Tea Bowl, Chawan, 2nd Heian Kyosen, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Kyo-yaki, Kiyomizu-yaki, Unused, Displayed,
This Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki tea bowl was made by 2nd Heian Kyosen (Baba Kyosen). It was displayed but appears unused. It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
2nd Heian Kyosen specialized in Kyoto pottery and Kiyomizu pottery. After graduating from Kyoto City Senior High School of Arts in 1952, he studied under his father and succeeded to the name 2nd Heian Kyosen in 1976. In 1993, he exhibited at the Contemporary Kyoto Pottery and Kiyomizu Pottery Exhibition in Paris, hosted by the Japanese Embassy in Paris. In 2004, Kyosen Kiln moved from Higashiyama-ku to Yamashina-ku, Kyoto. The title of 3rd Heian Kyosen was inherited in 2005.
This chawan has a restrained, grounded character compared with more decorative works by the artist. Its substantial weight gives it a stable presence in the hand. It features Hakeme (brushed-slip) decoration and a pine-tree motif.
Measurement
Diameter: 11cm / Approx. 4 21/64″
Height: 8.5cm / Approx. 3 11/32″
Thickness: 0.5cm / Approx. 13/64″
Weight: 421g
Gross Weight: 672g
Age: -2005
Material: Pottery
Color: Charcoal Gray, Gofun White, Green, Slate Gray, Dark Slate
Technique: Hakeme (brushed-slip decoration)
Patterns: Pine Trees
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused / Displayed)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or visible blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 7 and No. 9 photos)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* 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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