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What makes this chawan special
The up close look and feel
What makes this Shigaraki piece truly captivating is the "fat drip" near the base. It looks as though the rich glaze is still liquid, frozen in time exactly as it cooled in the intense heat of the kiln decades ago. Inside, the glaze transitions from deep autumn brown to obsidian black, with tiny ochre "oil spots" that look like a starry night sky.
Charming details
Because this is high-quality Tenmoku, the iron-rich glaze is "alive." Over the years, as you use the bowl, the surface will develop an even deeper luster and subtle color variations, aging beautifully alongside you. It is a perfect example of the wabi-sabi aesthetic, fitting naturally into a minimalist or Japandi interior.
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This chawan is made by artist Mizue Katsukazu
He signed the base and the box by hand
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It’s made in the Kenkō-gama kiln in Shiga prefecture
Late shōwa period to early Heisei ca. 1970 to 1990
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Weight: 355 gram
Dimensions: approximately 8.5 cm high, 13.7 cm wide
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Excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks.
Appears unused.
*Decorative items such as the whisk are for styling
and scale purposes only and not included in the sale
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