Japanese Aka Shino Matcha Chawan by Tanaka Genhiko, hand-formed, original tomobako - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

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An authentic original hand-formed Japanese Aka Shino matcha chawan by Tanaka Genhiko from Japan, dating to the Shōwa period, with original tomobako and no chips or cracks, bearing an impressed 'Gen' mark on the base.

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Rare hand-formed Japanese Aka Shino matcha chawan crafted by Tanaka Genhiko of Kikusen Kiln.
Irregular organic rim with rustic wabi-sabi form. Rich reddish-brown Aka Shino glaze decorated with hand-painted white slip geometric, lattice and abstract motifs. The interior features swirling glaze flow and hand-drawn emblem patterns. Thick rough clay body with natural firing colour variations and subtle speckled kiln marks. Impressed mark “Gen” on the base.
Comes with original hand-inscribed paulownia tomobako wooden box and protective yellow storage cloth.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. All photos show the actual item you receive.
A fine Shino ware tea bowl for Japanese tea ceremony use and serious Japanese ceramic collection.