Chawan - Ceramic - Dragon’s Eye-Glaze 窯変茶碗

Japanese Kiln-Changed Tea Bowl – Dragon’s Eye-like Glaze

This is a Japanese tea bowl featuring a dramatic and richly varied kiln-changed glaze.
The complex combination of deep brown, black, blue-gray, and golden-brown tones creates a striking pattern across the surface, with one particularly distinctive area reminiscent of a dragon’s eye. The powerful glaze effects and natural ceramic texture give this tea bowl a unique presence and strong character.

Features:
• Japanese kiln-changed tea bowl (窯変茶碗)
• Dramatic glaze variations created during firing
• Deep brown, black, blue-gray, and golden-brown tones
• Distinctive pattern reminiscent of a dragon’s eye
• Richly textured glaze with flowing and mottled kiln effects
• Rounded, slightly irregular form with a substantial low foot
• Natural reddish-brown exposed clay visible around the foot
• Artist's mark impressed on the underside
• Protective wooden box included

Dimensions
Diameter: Approx. 12.2 cm
Height: Approx. 7.1 cm

Color
Deep brown, black, blue-gray, golden-brown, and natural reddish-brown

Accessories
Protective wooden box and cloth included

Condition
Used condition.
Overall, the item is in good and clean condition. However, as this is an older item, there may be small scratches, scuffs, or other minor signs of age that are difficult to capture in photographs.
The bowl also has natural variations and firing effects characteristic of the glaze and kiln-changing process.
Please carefully review the photos for the detailed condition of the item.

【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.

Attention:
• Combined shipping is only available when the items are purchased at a reasonable price. Please first complete payment for one item, then contact me by message to discuss combined shipping.
• If the item is sold at an unreasonably low price, it will be shipped using the cheapest method available, and no shipping preferences will be accepted.
• Please carefully review the photos to confirm the item’s condition before placing a bid, and bid only if you are satisfied with what you see.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to accept returns or refunds for reasons such as a change of mind or if the item does not meet personal expectations.
• Please check your country's laws regarding import duties or taxes.
• We are not responsible for any costs incurred during importation into the buyer’s country.
• If the item is returned due to unpaid customs duties or incorrect/incomplete buyer information, all reshipping costs and handling fees will be the responsibility of the buyer.

Thank you for your understanding.