京焼Kyo-yaki - 新開琢也Takuya Shinkai - Chawan - Ceramic, lacquer - 棗Natsume
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Handcrafted Kyo-yaki matcha tea bowl by Kyoto ceramic artist Takuya Shinkai, paired with a lacquer natsume in a good vintage condition dating to the 1970s–1980s, Kyoto, Japan; bowl: 8 cm high, 11.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep with a 11 cm diameter and 339 g, plus its original signed tomobako box.
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Handcrafted京焼 Kyo-yaki Matcha Tea Bowl with Lacquer Natsume – Japanese Tea Ceremony Set
Shipping method: DHL Express
An elegant Japanese tea ceremony set consisting of a handcrafted Kyo-yaki matcha tea bowl by Kyoto ceramic artist Takuya Shinkai and a traditional lacquer natsume tea caddy.
The matcha bowl has a softly irregular, hand-thrown form with a warm cream-colored glaze. Horizontal brush-like bands in earthy brown tones encircle the body, while subtle green glaze accents appear toward the lower section. The natural variations in the glaze and surface give the bowl a restrained wabi-sabi character.
The underside bears the artist's impressed seal. It is accompanied by its original signed wooden tomobako storage box bearing the artist's name, providing an important connection between the ceramic work and its maker.
Takuya Shinkai is known as a Japanese ceramic artist associated with Kyo-yaki pottery, and examples of his tea bowls and other ceramic works are known on the Japanese art market.
The accompanying natsume has a glossy dark lacquered surface decorated with an extensive golden pine-tree landscape. The dense pine branches extend around the body and across the lid, creating an elegant continuous composition characteristic of traditional Japanese tea utensils.
Together, the softly glazed ceramic bowl and dark lacquer tea caddy create an attractive contrast of materials and textures.
Use:
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony utensil set for preparing and serving matcha. The natsume is used for storing powdered matcha tea, while the chawan is used for whisking and drinking matcha.
A refined Japanese tea ceremony ensemble combining Kyo-yaki ceramics and traditional lacquer decoration.
Size
Height: 8 cm×Width: 11.5 cm×Depth: 11 cm
Wooden box: 13 × 15 × 15 cm
Weight
Tea bowl: 339 g
Total weight including wooden box and accessories: 746 g
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use. Please examine the photographs carefully for the detailed condition, including the lacquer natsume and original wooden box.
Artist Profile
Takuya Shinkai is a Japanese ceramic artist whose works are associated with the Kyoto ceramic tradition of Kyo-yaki. His known works include tea bowls and other tea-ceremony ceramics, as well as individually produced decorative ceramic pieces.
His ceramics demonstrate the expressive use of glaze, restrained decoration and forms suited to traditional Japanese tea culture.
Seller's Story
I am a Japanese seller based in Yamaguchi, specializing in traditional Japanese crafts, antiques, and decorative art.
I personally source items from old Japanese warehouses, local antique markets, and private collections.
All items are carefully photographed and described to show their true condition.
I enjoy sharing authentic Japanese culture with collectors around the world.
Handcrafted京焼 Kyo-yaki Matcha Tea Bowl with Lacquer Natsume – Japanese Tea Ceremony Set
Shipping method: DHL Express
An elegant Japanese tea ceremony set consisting of a handcrafted Kyo-yaki matcha tea bowl by Kyoto ceramic artist Takuya Shinkai and a traditional lacquer natsume tea caddy.
The matcha bowl has a softly irregular, hand-thrown form with a warm cream-colored glaze. Horizontal brush-like bands in earthy brown tones encircle the body, while subtle green glaze accents appear toward the lower section. The natural variations in the glaze and surface give the bowl a restrained wabi-sabi character.
The underside bears the artist's impressed seal. It is accompanied by its original signed wooden tomobako storage box bearing the artist's name, providing an important connection between the ceramic work and its maker.
Takuya Shinkai is known as a Japanese ceramic artist associated with Kyo-yaki pottery, and examples of his tea bowls and other ceramic works are known on the Japanese art market.
The accompanying natsume has a glossy dark lacquered surface decorated with an extensive golden pine-tree landscape. The dense pine branches extend around the body and across the lid, creating an elegant continuous composition characteristic of traditional Japanese tea utensils.
Together, the softly glazed ceramic bowl and dark lacquer tea caddy create an attractive contrast of materials and textures.
Use:
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony utensil set for preparing and serving matcha. The natsume is used for storing powdered matcha tea, while the chawan is used for whisking and drinking matcha.
A refined Japanese tea ceremony ensemble combining Kyo-yaki ceramics and traditional lacquer decoration.
Size
Height: 8 cm×Width: 11.5 cm×Depth: 11 cm
Wooden box: 13 × 15 × 15 cm
Weight
Tea bowl: 339 g
Total weight including wooden box and accessories: 746 g
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use. Please examine the photographs carefully for the detailed condition, including the lacquer natsume and original wooden box.
Artist Profile
Takuya Shinkai is a Japanese ceramic artist whose works are associated with the Kyoto ceramic tradition of Kyo-yaki. His known works include tea bowls and other tea-ceremony ceramics, as well as individually produced decorative ceramic pieces.
His ceramics demonstrate the expressive use of glaze, restrained decoration and forms suited to traditional Japanese tea culture.
Seller's Story
I am a Japanese seller based in Yamaguchi, specializing in traditional Japanese crafts, antiques, and decorative art.
I personally source items from old Japanese warehouses, local antique markets, and private collections.
All items are carefully photographed and described to show their true condition.
I enjoy sharing authentic Japanese culture with collectors around the world.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
京都Kyoto
Title additional information
棗Natsume
Number of objects
1
Material
Ceramic, lacquer
Manufacturer/brand
京焼Kyo-yaki
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
新開琢也Takuya Shinkai
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Diameter
11 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
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