Dramatic Flame-Glazed Matcha Chawan - Ceramic - 昭一 Shoichi - Japan - 1900-2000
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A Japan-origin ceramic matcha chawan by Shoichi, measuring 9.5 cm high with a 11.5 cm diameter, finished in a dramatic flame glaze and presented in good condition with an original tomobako.
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Item Description
A beautifully crafted matcha chawan (tea ceremony bowl) signed by the artist Shoichi. The bowl is enveloped in a dramatically flowing glaze in deep crimson, amber, and black — a flame-like pattern that cascades diagonally across the body with remarkable dynamism and depth. The interplay of glowing orange-red, deep burgundy, and jet black creates an effect reminiscent of flowing lava or autumn maple leaves caught in wind, making every surface alive with movement and intensity.
The form is classically proportioned for the tea ceremony: a generous, slightly tapered body with a comfortable foot ring (kōdai), smooth rounded lip, and a glazed interior in deep, lustrous black-red — ideal for presenting vivid green matcha. The exterior surface carries a subtle tactile texture beneath the glaze, adding warmth and grip to the hand.
Housed in its original wooden tomobako (presentation box) inscribed with the title "Matcha Chawan" and the artist's signature "Made by Shoichi", this piece arrives as a complete, collectible presentation.
Size
Height: 9.5 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Depth: 11.5 cm
Weight
255 g
Condition
The bowl is in good used condition with some light age-related wear and minor scuffs on the exterior as noted by the seller; no chips or cracks are visible, and the glaze is vivid and intact.
Artist Profile
Details of the artist Shoichi are not currently documented in available sources. The work comes with an original signed wooden storage box (tomobako), attesting to its authenticity as a signed studio work.
NOTICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 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. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
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We sincerely thank you for visiting our store.
We deliver rare and exciting items, primarily Japanese antiques, right to your doorstep.
While this platform is just getting started, we've been exporting antiques and vintage goods since 2019.
We aim to be a store that brings you joy, so please feel free to contact us anytime with your wishes or requests!
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Item Description
A beautifully crafted matcha chawan (tea ceremony bowl) signed by the artist Shoichi. The bowl is enveloped in a dramatically flowing glaze in deep crimson, amber, and black — a flame-like pattern that cascades diagonally across the body with remarkable dynamism and depth. The interplay of glowing orange-red, deep burgundy, and jet black creates an effect reminiscent of flowing lava or autumn maple leaves caught in wind, making every surface alive with movement and intensity.
The form is classically proportioned for the tea ceremony: a generous, slightly tapered body with a comfortable foot ring (kōdai), smooth rounded lip, and a glazed interior in deep, lustrous black-red — ideal for presenting vivid green matcha. The exterior surface carries a subtle tactile texture beneath the glaze, adding warmth and grip to the hand.
Housed in its original wooden tomobako (presentation box) inscribed with the title "Matcha Chawan" and the artist's signature "Made by Shoichi", this piece arrives as a complete, collectible presentation.
Size
Height: 9.5 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Depth: 11.5 cm
Weight
255 g
Condition
The bowl is in good used condition with some light age-related wear and minor scuffs on the exterior as noted by the seller; no chips or cracks are visible, and the glaze is vivid and intact.
Artist Profile
Details of the artist Shoichi are not currently documented in available sources. The work comes with an original signed wooden storage box (tomobako), attesting to its authenticity as a signed studio work.
NOTICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 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. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
Hello!
We sincerely thank you for visiting our store.
We deliver rare and exciting items, primarily Japanese antiques, right to your doorstep.
While this platform is just getting started, we've been exporting antiques and vintage goods since 2019.
We aim to be a store that brings you joy, so please feel free to contact us anytime with your wishes or requests!
We look forward to meeting you.
Best regards.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
1900-2000
Artist
昭一 Shoichi
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Ceramic
Height
9.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Title of artwork
Dramatic Flame-Glazed Matcha Chawan
Depth
11.5 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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