Shoichi Takemura - Chawan - Ceramic - Iro-e ShrimpDesign Chawan

Kutani Ware Tea Bowl by Shoichi Takemura – Iro-e Shrimp Design

This is a Japanese Kutani ware tea bowl by Shoichi Takemura, featuring a beautifully hand-painted shrimp design.

The warm ivory-colored ceramic body is decorated with two expressive shrimp in vivid turquoise and green tones, accompanied by fine red lines and scattered gold and blue accents. The restrained earthy background allows the colorful decoration to stand out beautifully, creating a distinctive and elegant tea bowl with a strong traditional Japanese character.

Features:
• Japanese Kutani ware tea bowl by Shoichi Takemura
• Iro-e (overglaze enamel) decoration featuring shrimp motifs
• Two beautifully painted shrimp in turquoise, green, and dark blue tones
• Fine red brushwork and scattered gold and blue decorative accents
• Warm ivory-colored ceramic body with subtle natural texture
• Gently rounded form with a slightly raised foot
• Artist's mark impressed on the underside
• Original wooden storage box (tomobako) with the artist's inscription and seal
• Original yellow cloth included
• Accompanying ceramic history document included

Dimensions:
• Diameter: approx. 12.3 cm
• Height: approx. 7.9 cm

Color:
Warm ivory with turquoise, green, dark blue, red, and gold decorative accents.

Accessories:
Original wooden storage box (tomobako), yellow cloth, and accompanying ceramic history document.

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, stains, or other minor signs of age that are difficult to capture in photographs.
The ceramic surface also has natural variations in texture and color resulting from its production and firing.
Please carefully review the photos for the detailed condition of the item.

About the Artist:
Shoichi Takemura was a Kutani ware ceramic artist.

According to the accompanying ceramic history document, he entered the world of Kutani ware in 1950 and studied detailed decorative painting techniques. He developed his own approach to Kutani decoration, influenced by the beauty of distinctive forms and the changes produced by firing.

The document also records his participation in numerous exhibitions, including the Nitten and Contemporary Japanese Art exhibitions, with several selections and awards.

The artist's name and seal are clearly shown on the original wooden box, and his maker's mark is also present on the underside of the tea 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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