Bito - Chawan - Chrysanthemum and Flowing Water Design - Ceramic - Kutani Ware Tea Bowl

Kutani Ware Tea Bowl by Bito – Chrysanthemum and Flowing Water Design

This is a Japanese Kutani ware tea bowl by Bito, featuring an elegant polychrome design of chrysanthemums and flowing water.

The warm ivory glaze is decorated with vibrant red chrysanthemums, green foliage, and flowing gray-brown water motifs outlined in dark lines. The fine crackle pattern across the glaze adds depth and texture, while the harmonious combination of traditional Japanese motifs and rich colors gives this tea bowl a distinctive and refined appearance.

Features:
• Japanese Kutani ware tea bowl by Bito
• Traditional Kiku-sui (chrysanthemum and flowing water) design
• Vivid red chrysanthemums with green foliage
• Flowing water motifs in gray-brown with dark outlines
• Warm ivory glaze with a fine crackle pattern
• Colorful overglaze decoration with detailed outlines
• Rounded form with gently curved sides
• Natural ceramic foot with a maker's mark
• Artist's signature in red on the underside
• Original wooden storage box (tomobako)

Dimensions:
• Diameter: approx. 11.3 cm
• Height: approx. 6.7 cm

Color:
Ivory, red, green, gray-brown, and dark accents.

Accessories:
• Original wooden storage box (tomobako)

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 fine crackle pattern in the glaze and the variations in color and surface texture are characteristic features of the piece.
Please carefully review the photos for the detailed condition of the item.

About the Artist:
Bito is identified as the maker of this Kutani ware tea bowl through the signature on the underside and the inscription on the original wooden box.

Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese ceramic style originating in Ishikawa Prefecture, known for its richly colored overglaze decoration and expressive designs. This tea bowl showcases the decorative appeal of Kutani ceramics through its vivid chrysanthemums, flowing water motifs, and detailed use of color.

【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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