Tea bowl - Porcelain - 抹茶碗Matcha Bowl 茶碗Chawan





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A porcelain Kutani ware matcha bowl (茶碗 Chawan) with crane and mountain landscape motif, crackle glaze, marked 'Kutani Hyakka', dating to the 1960s–1980s, 8 cm high, 12 cm wide, 12 cm deep, weight 250 g, in good vintage condition with minor signs of aging.
Description from the seller
Japanese Handcrafted 九谷Kutani Ware 抹茶碗Matcha Bowl – 茶碗Chawan-Crane Motif – Mountain Landscape – Vintage Tea Ceremony Art – 九谷Kutani 百華Hyakka
This is a beautifully crafted Kutani ware matcha bowl (茶碗chawan), decorated with elegant cranes in flight against a soft mountainous landscape (連山rensan).
The cranes, a symbolic motif of Japan, are gracefully depicted with fine detailing and subtle gold accents that catch the light. The surface features a refined crackle glaze (kannyu), adding depth and texture that enhances the bowl’s sophisticated appearance.
The gentle gradation of tones evokes a calm and poetic atmosphere, making this piece highly suitable both for traditional tea ceremony use and as a decorative art object.
The base is marked “Kutani Hyakka,” indicating a Kutani ware production line known for its decorative excellence and traditional craftsmanship.
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Size
Height: 8 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 12 cm
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Weight
250 g / 0.25 kg
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Condition
Good vintage condition with minor signs of age; no visible cracks or chips.
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Artist Profile
Kutani 百華Hyakka is a decorative line of Kutani ware, representing traditional Japanese ceramic craftsmanship. While not attributed to a single master artist, it reflects the refined techniques and aesthetic sensibility of Kutani artisans.
Seller's Story
Japanese Handcrafted 九谷Kutani Ware 抹茶碗Matcha Bowl – 茶碗Chawan-Crane Motif – Mountain Landscape – Vintage Tea Ceremony Art – 九谷Kutani 百華Hyakka
This is a beautifully crafted Kutani ware matcha bowl (茶碗chawan), decorated with elegant cranes in flight against a soft mountainous landscape (連山rensan).
The cranes, a symbolic motif of Japan, are gracefully depicted with fine detailing and subtle gold accents that catch the light. The surface features a refined crackle glaze (kannyu), adding depth and texture that enhances the bowl’s sophisticated appearance.
The gentle gradation of tones evokes a calm and poetic atmosphere, making this piece highly suitable both for traditional tea ceremony use and as a decorative art object.
The base is marked “Kutani Hyakka,” indicating a Kutani ware production line known for its decorative excellence and traditional craftsmanship.
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Size
Height: 8 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 12 cm
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Weight
250 g / 0.25 kg
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Condition
Good vintage condition with minor signs of age; no visible cracks or chips.
⸻
Artist Profile
Kutani 百華Hyakka is a decorative line of Kutani ware, representing traditional Japanese ceramic craftsmanship. While not attributed to a single master artist, it reflects the refined techniques and aesthetic sensibility of Kutani artisans.

