Vintage Shino Matcha Tea Bowl, Yamaguchi Shigeru, Japanese Matcha Tea Bowl, Shino Ware, Chawan, 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
Yamaguchi Shigeru (1925~) was born in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, as the second son of 1st Yamaguchi Joutetsu.
His Oribe ware reflects characteristics inherited from his father’s work.
He mainly creates tea wares such as tea bowls, pitchers, and handled bowls, using Shino, Kiseto, Setoguro, Koseto, and other techniques.
His elder brother is 2nd Yamaguchi Joutetsu, and his son is the ceramic artist Yamaguchi Shigenobu (1954-).
This tea bowl is unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
It has a simple form and a varied Shino surface.
Measurement
Diameter: 11.6cm – 12.2cm / Approx. 4 9/16” – 4 51/64”
Height: 8.1cm – 8.4cm / Approx. 3 3/16” – 3 5/16″
Thickness: 0.7cm – 0.8cm / Approx. 0 9/32” – 0 5/16”
Weight: 372g
Age: 1980s-
Material: Pottery
Color: Shino White, Shino Light Gray, Shino Dark Brown
Technique: Shino, Yuzu Hada, Kairagi, Eshino
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden 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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