Tōyōgama Shunsō - Chawan - Ceramic - Oribe Chawan

This is a Japanese Oribe-style tea bowl (Oribe Chawan) created by Tōyōgama Shunsō.

Features:
• Traditional Oribe-style tea bowl with a soft cream to grayish-white crackled glaze surface
• Beautiful iron-painted decoration featuring abstract patterns, symbols, and spiral motifs
• Deep blue to dark green glaze accents applied around the rim, creating a striking contrast
• Natural kutsugata-style form with a slightly irregular shape and handmade character
• Unglazed foot revealing the natural clay body, emphasizing the authentic ceramic texture
• Includes original wooden box (tomobako) with artist signature and seal, plus yellow protective cloth

The playful yet refined decoration and unique glaze combination reflect the artistic spirit of Japanese tea ceremony ceramics. A charming piece for collectors who appreciate traditional Japanese pottery with distinctive hand-painted details.

Dimensions
Diameter: Approx. 10–11 cm
Height: Approx. 7–8 cm

Color
Cream / Grayish white with dark green and blue accents

Accessories
Original wooden box (tomobako) and yellow cloth included

Condition
Used condition.
No noticeable scratches, cracks, or major damage have been found.
Please carefully review the photos for the detailed condition of the item.

About the Artist
Shunsō of Tōyōgama is a Japanese ceramic artist associated with traditional tea ceremony pottery. His works are characterized by refined forms, expressive glazing, and hand-painted decoration that reflects the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.

This Oribe-style tea bowl shows the artistic approach often appreciated in Japanese ceramics, where each piece combines natural glaze variation, unique decoration, and the individuality created through the firing process.

【About Japan Antique】
One of the unique characteristics of Japanese pottery is that even pieces of the same shape can vary dramatically in price—sometimes several times, or even more than ten times—depending on subtle differences in color, glaze, or pattern.

Each work is truly one of a kind, as the same design is never reproduced exactly.
The value of Japanese ceramics is often determined not only by the artist and history, but also by how strongly a collector connects with the beauty and atmosphere of a particular piece.

This is one of the true joys of collecting Japanese antiques.

Generally speaking, both the item itself and its original box are more desirable when they are preserved in clean condition.
However, in some cases, signs of age such as stains, wear, or changes in appearance can enhance the sense of history and add to the charm of an antique piece.

This aspect is sometimes unpredictable, even for experienced collectors.

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