Keizan-gama - Chawan - Ceramic - white-gray Shino chawan

This is a Japanese Shino ware tea bowl from Keizan-gama in the Mino region of Japan.

The soft white-gray Shino glaze is beautifully contrasted by expressive reddish-brown iron decoration, creating a natural landscape-like scene across the surface. The richly textured glaze, fine speckling, and warm earthy tones give this tea bowl a distinctive rustic character and an elegant presence suitable for Japanese tea ceremony.

Features:
• Traditional Japanese Shino ware tea bowl from Keizan-gama
• Soft white-gray Shino glaze with a richly textured surface
• Fine speckling and natural variations throughout the glaze
• Expressive reddish-brown iron-painted decoration resembling a traditional landscape
• Rounded, slightly irregular form with a substantial low foot
• Original wooden box (tomobako) with handwritten inscription and seal included
• Original cloth included

Dimensions
Diameter: Approx. 12.5 cm
Height: Approx. 8.2 cm

Color
Soft white-gray with reddish-brown iron decoration and warm natural earth tones

Accessories
Original wooden box (tomobako) and 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
This tea bowl is associated with Keizan-gama, a kiln producing Mino ware in the traditional Shino style.

The original wooden box identifies the work as a Shino tea bowl from Keizan-gama. The bowl features the characteristic soft white-gray glaze and expressive iron decoration associated with the traditional aesthetics of Mino Shino ware.

The individual artist's name is not clearly confirmed from the available information, so no specific attribution is made here.

【About Japan Antique】
One of the unique characteristics of Japanese pottery is that even pieces of the same shape can vary greatly in value 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 determined not only by the artist and its 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, both the item and its original box are more desirable when preserved in clean condition. However, signs of age such as stains, wear, or changes in appearance can sometimes enhance the sense of history and add to the charm of an antique piece.

This is one of the unpredictable pleasures of collecting Japanese antiques.

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