Hayashizan - Chawan - Ceramic - Tenmoku Tea Bowl

Kyoyaki Tenmoku Tea Bowl by Hayashizan – Dramatic Blue-Green and Golden Kiln Effects

This is a Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl by Hayashizan, finished with a beautiful Tenmoku glaze.
The deep glossy black glaze is dramatically transformed by blue-green and golden-brown kiln effects, creating a striking contrast across the surface. The rich variation in color and texture gives this tea bowl a powerful yet refined presence, making it an appealing piece for collectors of Japanese tea ceremony ceramics.

Features:
• Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl by Hayashizan
• Traditional Tenmoku glaze with a deep glossy black finish
• Striking blue-green kiln effects across the exterior
• Beautiful golden-brown kiln variation around the lower section
• Natural color variations created during the firing process
• Glossy black glaze extending across the interior
• Rounded form with a slightly irregular rim
• Simple exposed ceramic foot with a warm natural tone
• Hayashizan maker's mark on the underside
• Original wooden storage box (tomobako) with the artist's inscription and seal

Dimensions:
• Diameter: approx. 12.3 cm
• Height: approx. 7.5 cm

Color:
Glossy black with blue, blue-green, and golden-brown kiln effects, with a natural ceramic-colored foot.

Accessories:
• Original wooden storage box (tomobako)
• Japanese cloths

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 variations in color, texture, and surface appearance are natural characteristics resulting from the glaze and firing process.
Please carefully review the photos for the detailed condition of the item.

About the Artist:
Hayashizan is associated with Hayashizan Tōen, a Kyoyaki and Kiyomizuyaki pottery tradition in Kyoto.
The Hayashizan kiln is known for its distinctive glaze techniques and expressive kiln-transformed effects. This tea bowl reflects this character through its deep Tenmoku glaze and dramatic blue-green and golden kiln variations.
The name and seal of Hayashizan are shown on the original wooden box, and the maker's mark is also impressed on the underside of the bowl.

【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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