Vintage Kyo-yaki Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Kiyomizu-yaki, Heian Oukoku, Tea Bowl, Unused, Displayed,
This Kyo-yaki (Kiyomizu-yaki) Matcha tea bowl was made by Heian Oukoku. It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth). It was displayed but appears unused.
Heian Oukoku (Nakamura Oukoku) was born in Kyoto in 1951. He established his own kiln in 1975. He is known for graceful tea bowls and specializes in Ninsei and Kenzan styles.
The tea bowl came from a relative, who displayed it on a tea shelf but did not use it. It is decorated with shell-matching motifs and seasonal designs. There are no visible signs of use, and the gilding and painted decoration remain in excellent condition.
Measurement
Diameter: 12.5cm / Approx. 4 59/64″
Height: 7.5cm / Approx. 2 61/64″
Thickness: 0.4cm / Approx. 5/32″
Weight: 229g
Gross Weight: 564g
Age: -2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Gold, Vermilion Red, Green, Leaf Green, Sky Blue, Cerulean Blue, Plum, Pink, Gofun White
Patterns: Gosekku (the Five Seasonal Festivals) motifs on Kaiawase (shell-matching) designs, depicting seasonal celebrations
Technique: Kyo-ware
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused / Displayed)
* Kannyu (fine crackle lines in the glaze) is visible on the surface.
* Original paulownia box.
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
* Retailer-provided information sheet.
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Gilding and painted decoration remain in excellent condition.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Light fading and scratches 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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