Horimasa - Tea bowl - Clay

Soma yaki chawan 相馬焼 茶碗（そうまやき ちゃわん）｜Hori Masa 堀政（ほりまさ）

This Soma ware tea bowl showcases the characteristic fine crackles on the surface, known as kan-nyu, which occur due to differences in shrinkage rates between the glaze and the clay body.
Combined with the blue-green glaze distinctive to Soma ware, these crackles form a pattern referred to as “Aohibi.”
This piece was fired with a celadon glaze, then coated with a different glaze (green glaze) and fired again to complete the work.
Depending on the viewing angle, the surface reveals entirely different visual expressions.

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Artist Profile

Soma ware has a history of more than 300 years since the opening of its kiln.
The tradition continues today, with ongoing efforts to preserve this historic Japanese craft for future generations.

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Accessories

Wooden box.

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Dimensions & Weight

Height: 8 cm
Diameter: 13.5 cm
Weight: 410 g

Box size: 15 × 15 × 12 cm
Total weight before packing: 673 g

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Technique & Condition

This work was created using ceramic techniques.
The condition is excellent.

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