Vintage Matcha Tea Bowl, Kyo Ware, Japanese Matcha Flat Tea Bowl, Hira Chawan, Kato Shunei, Kenninji Temple, Sub-temple Reito-in, Zen Temple, Zen Chawan, Unused,
MB-032801
Kato Shunei is the progeny of Kato Shiro Saemon Kagemasa (1168-1249) who is the very famous potter.
Born in a pottery family and his family is the kiln of Sennｙue-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
After graduating from the molding course of the Kyoto Prefectural Potters’ Training School in 1951, he joined the family business.
He opened a kiln in Ogurayama, Sagano, Kyoto in 1974.
He built a pottery studio in Arashiyama, Kyoto in 1979.
Held solo exhibitions at the Dobashi Gallery in Kyoto from 1977 to 1983.
The flat tea bowl is made for Kenninji Temple, Sub-temple Reito-in (Zen temple, Rinzai School) in Kyoto.
It is in excellent vintage condition with original paulownia box, original cloth and original guide paper (Unused).
It is very beautiful, delicate and refined Zen style.
It is rare item and suitable for Zen people.
We got it from our friend in Kyoto.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 15.2cm / Approx. 5 63/64”
Height: 5.8cm / Approx. 2 9/32″
Thickness: 0.5cm / Approx. 0 13/64″
Weight: 222g
Gross Weight: 550g
Age: 2000s
Material: Earthenware, Pottery
Color: Coral Pink (#f5b1aa), Ash Gray (#e8d3d1), Sunset (#fbb894), Kohiki White, Raw Sienna (#ee7948)
Patterns: Hakeme, Japanese Karakusa Arabesque
Technique: Tare glaze techniques
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Original paulownia box
* Original cloth
* Original guide paper
* No chips, no cracks, no scratches and no blemishes.
* 2 Inscriptions (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Light sun discoloration 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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