Vintage Nezumi Shino Matcha Tea Bowl, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Matcha Tea Bowl, Kobayashi Takeharu, Shino Ware, Chikuyo gama, Unused,
Shino ware is a type of Mino ware produced in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture. This type of pottery ware was usually decorated with underglaze iron painting and covered with white feldspathic glaze. The Shino kiln produced tableware which included mainly tea ceremony utensils. – Quote from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
Kobayashi Takeharu was born in 1944 in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture.
He started his own kiln, Chikuyo gama in 1970.
He received the Toki City Award in 1974.
His work includes Nezumi, Murasaki, Hiiro, and Akebono Shino.
He studied and researched Shino ware independently and developed his own techniques.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
We see no clear signs of use.
The bowl shows varied Nezumi Shino colors and surface texture.
It belonged to our father, and Kobayashi Takeharu was one of his favorite artists.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Diameter: 12cm – 12.5cm / Approx. 4 23/32” – 4 59/64”
Width: 13cm / Approx. 5 1/8″
Height: 9cm – 9.5cm / Approx. 3 35/64” – 3 47/64”
Thickness: 0.8cm / Approx. 0 5/16”
Weight: 455g
Age: 1986-
Material: Pottery
Color: Shino Milky White, Shino Light Gray, Shino Silver Gray, Shino Burnt Umber
Color (Kodai): Shino Orange
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Kannyu (fine crackle lines in the glaze) is visible on the surface.
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Light discoloration on the box due to long-term storage. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Discoloration on the leaflet due to long-term storage. (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.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
