Nagahisa Shosai 永久勝斎 (b1937) - Bowl - Pottery - Well-type Brown Tea Bowl
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Handcrafted Hagi ware well-type brown tea bowl by Nagahisa Shōsai (b. 1937), Japan, featuring natural textures and a soft crackle glaze, measuring 14.1 × 8.5 cm and 660 g, with its original signed wooden box (tomobako) and in good condition with minor signs of ageing.
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永久勝斎 Nagahisa Shōsai (b 1937)
A Hagi ware potter from Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. He trained under Yoshida Hagien in 1965 and later established his own kiln, Tōshōan. Known for traditional Hagi ware techniques, he produces tea bowls and other tea utensils characterized by soft glazes, natural textures, and expressive crackle patterns.
萩焼 Hagi ware (Hagi-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally originated from the town of Hagi, Yamaguchi, in the former Nagato Province.
A handcrafted Hagi ware tea bowl by Nagahisa Shōsai, featuring the classic well-type form with warm brown tones and subtle glaze transitions. The surface reveals natural textures and soft crackle patterns that deepen with use—hallmarks of refined Hagi aesthetics.
This piece reflects the quiet elegance prized in tea ceremony utensils. It comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako), ensuring authenticity and careful preservation. An excellent example of traditional Japanese pottery, ideal for collectors or practitioners of tea culture.
永久勝斎 Nagahisa Shosai 萩焼 Hagi ware 'Well-type Brown Tea Bowl' with Original Box (Tomobako)
Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.3" / 14.1cm x 8.5cm
Material: Pottery
Weight: 660g including Original Box (Tomobako)
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions in the photos.
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Seller's Story
Reiwa Antiques is an officially licensed antique dealer based in Japan, offering a range of authentic Japanese antiques, including traditional paintings, exquisite calligraphy, and beautiful tea utensils. Our goal is to continue to provide you with a pleasant buying experience. As part of that, in order to reduce your VAT and Import Tax burden as much as possible, we offer free shipping. We have been dealing with overseas transactions for more than 10 years. Please be assured that we'll always pack your items carefully and do our best to deliver your items safely. The usual shipping methods are Registered Airmail, EMS (Postal expedited), or DHL. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need any help.
Yours cordially,
Reiwa Antiques
永久勝斎 Nagahisa Shōsai (b 1937)
A Hagi ware potter from Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. He trained under Yoshida Hagien in 1965 and later established his own kiln, Tōshōan. Known for traditional Hagi ware techniques, he produces tea bowls and other tea utensils characterized by soft glazes, natural textures, and expressive crackle patterns.
萩焼 Hagi ware (Hagi-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally originated from the town of Hagi, Yamaguchi, in the former Nagato Province.
A handcrafted Hagi ware tea bowl by Nagahisa Shōsai, featuring the classic well-type form with warm brown tones and subtle glaze transitions. The surface reveals natural textures and soft crackle patterns that deepen with use—hallmarks of refined Hagi aesthetics.
This piece reflects the quiet elegance prized in tea ceremony utensils. It comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako), ensuring authenticity and careful preservation. An excellent example of traditional Japanese pottery, ideal for collectors or practitioners of tea culture.
永久勝斎 Nagahisa Shosai 萩焼 Hagi ware 'Well-type Brown Tea Bowl' with Original Box (Tomobako)
Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.3" / 14.1cm x 8.5cm
Material: Pottery
Weight: 660g including Original Box (Tomobako)
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions in the photos.
Shipping
"FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, or DHL.
Seller's Story
Reiwa Antiques is an officially licensed antique dealer based in Japan, offering a range of authentic Japanese antiques, including traditional paintings, exquisite calligraphy, and beautiful tea utensils. Our goal is to continue to provide you with a pleasant buying experience. As part of that, in order to reduce your VAT and Import Tax burden as much as possible, we offer free shipping. We have been dealing with overseas transactions for more than 10 years. Please be assured that we'll always pack your items carefully and do our best to deliver your items safely. The usual shipping methods are Registered Airmail, EMS (Postal expedited), or DHL. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need any help.
Yours cordially,
Reiwa Antiques
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
660 g
Specific region of origin
Hagi ware 萩焼
Title additional information
Well-type Brown Tea Bowl
Country of Origin
Japan
Designer/Artist/Maker
Nagahisa Shosai 永久勝斎 (b1937)
Material
Pottery
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
8.5 cm
Width
14.1 cm
Depth
14.1 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970, 1970-1980, 1980-1990
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