光 - Bowl - Ceramic - soft and elegance bowl

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Ceramic tea bowl from Japan dating to the 1950s–1960s, weighing 550 g with dimensions 14.5 cm in diameter and 6 cm in height, finished in a pale sandy glaze with an unglazed foot ring and minor signs of ageing in good condition; maker 光 and titled Soft and Elegant Bowl.

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Description:
This tea bowl has a light, spacious presence, with a form that opens gently outward and rests on a small, clearly defined foot. The proportions feel relaxed and natural, as if the maker allowed the clay to find its own balance on the wheel rather than forcing strict symmetry. It has a soft, almost understated elegance.
The surface is covered in a pale, sandy glaze that ranges from creamy beige to faint peach and blush tones. These soft patches of color seem to float across the bowl, as though created by the flame and ash during firing rather than painted on. The texture is slightly granular, giving it a tactile, earthy feeling when held. Inside, a faint circular line sits near the center, marking the turning of the clay — a quiet trace of the potter's hand.
The foot ring is simple and unglazed, revealing the raw clay beneath. You can see the tool marks and slight irregularities, which add to the sense that this is a handmade, honest object rather than something factory-produced. Around the base, the glaze thins and breaks slightly, letting the clay breathe through, while a few small iron spots scatter the surface.
When you turn it in the light, the glaze shows a soft shimmer rather than a hard shine. The bowl feels calm, open, and inviting — the kind of piece that doesn’t demand attention, but grows more beautiful the longer you look and the more you use it. It carries the quiet charm of everyday tea ware made with sincerity and restraint.

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The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post depends on the situation. 
It takes about 3~4 weeks to receive normally.Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.



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Description:
This tea bowl has a light, spacious presence, with a form that opens gently outward and rests on a small, clearly defined foot. The proportions feel relaxed and natural, as if the maker allowed the clay to find its own balance on the wheel rather than forcing strict symmetry. It has a soft, almost understated elegance.
The surface is covered in a pale, sandy glaze that ranges from creamy beige to faint peach and blush tones. These soft patches of color seem to float across the bowl, as though created by the flame and ash during firing rather than painted on. The texture is slightly granular, giving it a tactile, earthy feeling when held. Inside, a faint circular line sits near the center, marking the turning of the clay — a quiet trace of the potter's hand.
The foot ring is simple and unglazed, revealing the raw clay beneath. You can see the tool marks and slight irregularities, which add to the sense that this is a handmade, honest object rather than something factory-produced. Around the base, the glaze thins and breaks slightly, letting the clay breathe through, while a few small iron spots scatter the surface.
When you turn it in the light, the glaze shows a soft shimmer rather than a hard shine. The bowl feels calm, open, and inviting — the kind of piece that doesn’t demand attention, but grows more beautiful the longer you look and the more you use it. It carries the quiet charm of everyday tea ware made with sincerity and restraint.

NOTICE


The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post depends on the situation. 
It takes about 3~4 weeks to receive normally.Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.



Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone.
Appreciate your cooperation.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
550 g
Title additional information
soft and elegance bowl
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Designer/Artist/Maker
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
JapanVerified
37
Objects sold
100%
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