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Rare Vintage Kyo Tea Bowl with Gold Glaze          395 $

Vintage Japanese Tea Bowl of Kyo ware with laquered wooden box. This tea bowl was made around 50 years ago. The inside of the bowl is covered with gold glaze. Very rare.

Size: 7,7 cm height x 10,8 cm in diameter.

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Ohi Tea Bowl of the 9th Chozeamon Ohi with fantastic Kintsugi Gold     1600 $

We present a stunning Japanese tea bowl made 80 years ago by the legendary 9th Choraku Ohi (1901-1986), enclosed in its originally signed and sealed wooden box. Aesthetic highlight is the perfect kintsugi gold repair, which makes this tea bowl to a unique treasure. Highly recommended for sophisticated collections.

The Ninth Chozaemon was the son of the Eigth Chozaemon who had been making tea utencils from age sixteen until his death at age eighty-six. At 26,he received his title of Ninth Ohi Chozaemon following after his father. In the early 1900's, the awareness and appreciation of the tea ceremony and the utencils that accompanied it was not present however, later in the century the cultural preservation of this tradition and renewed interest allowed the artists and makers of tea wares to prosper. The Ninth Ohi Chozaemons' drive to remain contemporary while still preserving the Ohi tradition led him to display many of his works in public exhibitions including the Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts in Contemporary Society. His works not only reflect the influence of generations before but also that of the rapidly changing contemporary environment. In 1970, he received the gold award of tea and culture from the 14th Urasenke Grand Tea Master, Tantansai(1893-1964). In 1978, he was named Toudosai by the 15th Urasenke Grand Tea Master, Hounsai. After receiving this honor, he signed his wares using both names Chozaemon Ohi and Toudosai (Todosai). Matsunaga Jian(1875-1971), a famous tea master, was one of the Ninth Chozaemons' greatest patrons. Their relationship led to the creation of many tea bowls which are now displayed in the Ohi Museum Collection. His talents and skills are most revealed through his tea bowls with Ohi black Glaze. It is said that he was a very calm and humble individual his entire life which also is reflected in his works.

Ohi ware has become well known for its use of Ame-gusuri, or amber glaze. Being a Raku style, it was low-fired and is quite light and soft in the hands. Tea bowls or Sake cups are sculpted from a single piece of clay and no potter's wheel is used.

By using special picks and tools, the Ohi master chips away moist clay until bowls or cups has taken form. The glazes are magnificent earth tones, and Black glazing is often applied as with Raku but the trademark, amber glaze is the epitome of the style.

When Senso Soshitsu (1622-1697), the Urasennke Grand Tea Master, was invited to Kanazawa in 1666, the founder of Ohi ware, Chozaemon visited Kanazawa togather. Chozaemon was the highest apprentice of Raku Ichinyu. In 1686, he built a new klin in Kanazawa, and started Ohi ware.

Size: 10,2 cm height x 10,5 cm in diameter.

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Vintage Mino Chawan with great wabi-sabi aura     395 $

 Slightly distorted Japanese Chawan of light brown Mino clay coated with white and brown glaze, made around 1950. Fantastic wabi-sabi aura with intended imperfections. A true beauty for the tea ceremony.

No chips or cracks.

Size: 7 cm height x 13 cm in diameter.

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Ninsei Tea Bowl of Kutani Ware by Kingyoku Nakata       395 $

This is  the second tea bowl in our collection made by first class potter Kingyoku Nakata. It was made around 1980. A plum tree is hand-painted on the bowl. It is in mint condition with no chips or cracks. 

It is well known that his works were brought by the Showa Emperor and the Prime Minister as hospitality gifts to a lot of European Presidents in 1983.

It comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.

Kingyoku Nakata was born in 1945. He started as an overglaze painter in 1965. He has won a lot of prizes including the grand prize of Kutani Ware Technique Exhibition in 1988. In 1994 he was officially recognized as a Japanese traditional craftsman from the Japanese Government.

Size: 7,7 cm height x 12,2 cm in diameter.

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Splendid Masterpiece Kuro Raku Chawan by Ogawa Choraku II     2500 $

A superbly well balanced Kuro Raku Chawan made by one of the few masters of this genre, Ogawa Choraku (1912-1991), second heir to the Choraku lineage of Raku potters. 

The founder of the Choraku lineage studied under Keinyu (11th Raku) and Konyu (12th Raku) of the Raku Kichizaemon family, and in 1904 with the support of Konyu, founded his own kiln in Kyoto. He received the name Choraku in 1906 by Choyuken, the head of a very influential tea ceremony association.

There are currently very few makers of Raku Chawan, about 50, but only 10 are well known. Choraku bowls are very much appreciated and highly priced by enthusiasts of the Tea Ceremony. Currently, the 3rd Choraku maintains the tradition started by his grandfather.

The bowl is in very good condition. It bears the seal of its maker and comes in a wooden box with attestation by the 14th Urasenke tea master Tatansai (1893-1964) which makes this Chawan so valuable. 

Size: 8 cm height x 12,3 cm in diameter.

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Vintage Japanese Shino Chawan by Ko Ji Nakamura   300 $