Vintage Kyo-yaki Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Kiyomizu-yaki, Heian Oukoku, Ninsei, Tea Bowl, Unused, Displayed,
MB-031202
The tea bowl is Kyo-yaki, Kiyomizu yaki and made by Heian Oukoku.
It comes from original paulownia box and original cloth in excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused / Displayed).
Heian Oukoku (Nakamura Oukoku) born in Kyoto in 1961.
He started his own kiln in 1975.
He is known as graceful and elegant tea bowls and specialized for Ninsei and Kenzan style.
We got this tea bowl from our relative.
She did not use this tea bowl but displayed it on the tea shelf.
The Chawan was painted with beautiful shell matching patterns.
The patterns are Five Imperial Functions for 4 seasons since the Edo period.
We see discolored on the box due to long term storage.
We did not see any sign of using and in excellent gold gilding.
Measurement
Diameter: 12.5cm / Approx. 4 59/64”
Height: 7.5cm / Approx. 2 61/64″
Thickness: 0.4cm / Approx. 0 5/32″
Weight: 229g
Gloss Weight: 564g
Age: -2000s
Material: Earthenware, Pottery
Color: Gold, Vermilion Red, Green, Leaf Green, Sky Blue, Cerulean Blue, Plum, Pink, Gofun White
Patterns: Ninsei & Kanzan style – Five Imperial Functions for 4 Seasons
Technique: Kyo-ware, Kan nue
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused / Displayed)
* Original paulownia box
* Original cloth
* Guide paper
* No chips, no cracks and no blemishes.
* Excellent gilding and painting condition.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Faded and light scratches on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on kodai (the base section of a tea bowl).
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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