Kutani ware - Matcha bowl with magnolia pattern - Tea bowl - pottery clay

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A Kutani ware matcha tea bowl from Ishikawa, Japan, with a magnolia pattern by Yoshimasa Yamagami, 12.2 cm in diameter and 8.5 cm high, dating from 1990–2000, in excellent condition with a certificate included.

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This is a traditional Kutani ware matcha tea bowl from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Kutani ware originates from the Kanazawa-Kutani region of Ishikawa Prefecture and boasts over 360 years of history. It is a top-tier traditional painted ceramic category in Japan, renowned for its delicate overglaze painting, elegant color schemes, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Core Artist Information: Yoshimasa Yamagami

Certificate and Qualifications: The piece comes with a certificate indicating that Yoshimasa Yamagami is a certified traditional craftsman and a director of the Creative Art Association. He has regularly participated in Kutani ware traditional craft exhibitions and creative art exhibitions, winning numerous awards. He is a highly accomplished Kutani ware artist who has dedicated decades to the creation of Kutani ware painted decorations.

Glaze Base: The glaze features a kiln-transformed gray-brown gradient matte finish. The rim and upper part of the bowl are a dark gray-brown kiln-transformed glaze, transitioning downwards to a light gray-white sandy texture, giving it a rustic, earthenware-like texture that softens any sense of ornateness and aligns with the wabi-sabi aesthetic of the tea ceremony.

The main painting features a hand-painted magnolia (Magnolia) pattern on the exterior. The petals are left white with a light pink shading, the stamens are filled with green and blue and outlined with fine gold lines, and the leaves are realistically outlined in brown. This is a classic and elegant pattern for Japanese tea bowls, painted using traditional Kutani ware techniques, resulting in delicate and soft lines.

The foot rim is made with exposed white clay, neatly finished, and the clay is dense and dry, typical of high-end Kutani ware tea bowls. The side of the foot is stamped with the maker's seal, the signature of Yoshimasa Yamagami, serving as proof of the piece's authenticity. Hand-thrown wheel marks are visible on the base, preserving the traces of handcrafted pottery. Minor kiln-fired glaze variations are normal firing marks. The overall condition is good.

Dimensions: Approximately 12.2 cm in diameter and 8.5 cm in height.

This is a traditional Kutani ware matcha tea bowl from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Kutani ware originates from the Kanazawa-Kutani region of Ishikawa Prefecture and boasts over 360 years of history. It is a top-tier traditional painted ceramic category in Japan, renowned for its delicate overglaze painting, elegant color schemes, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Core Artist Information: Yoshimasa Yamagami

Certificate and Qualifications: The piece comes with a certificate indicating that Yoshimasa Yamagami is a certified traditional craftsman and a director of the Creative Art Association. He has regularly participated in Kutani ware traditional craft exhibitions and creative art exhibitions, winning numerous awards. He is a highly accomplished Kutani ware artist who has dedicated decades to the creation of Kutani ware painted decorations.

Glaze Base: The glaze features a kiln-transformed gray-brown gradient matte finish. The rim and upper part of the bowl are a dark gray-brown kiln-transformed glaze, transitioning downwards to a light gray-white sandy texture, giving it a rustic, earthenware-like texture that softens any sense of ornateness and aligns with the wabi-sabi aesthetic of the tea ceremony.

The main painting features a hand-painted magnolia (Magnolia) pattern on the exterior. The petals are left white with a light pink shading, the stamens are filled with green and blue and outlined with fine gold lines, and the leaves are realistically outlined in brown. This is a classic and elegant pattern for Japanese tea bowls, painted using traditional Kutani ware techniques, resulting in delicate and soft lines.

The foot rim is made with exposed white clay, neatly finished, and the clay is dense and dry, typical of high-end Kutani ware tea bowls. The side of the foot is stamped with the maker's seal, the signature of Yoshimasa Yamagami, serving as proof of the piece's authenticity. Hand-thrown wheel marks are visible on the base, preserving the traces of handcrafted pottery. Minor kiln-fired glaze variations are normal firing marks. The overall condition is good.

Dimensions: Approximately 12.2 cm in diameter and 8.5 cm in height.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
pottery clay
Manufacturer/brand
Kutani ware
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
Matcha bowl with magnolia pattern
Decor
Kutani ware
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8.5 cm
Width
12.2 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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