岩崎光四郎 - Chawan - Ceramic - Tiger 寅 Zodiac Tea Bowl

Japanese Tiger Zodiac Tea Bowl by Koshiro Iwasaki with Signed Wooden Box

This Japanese tea bowl was made by Koshiro Iwasaki (岩崎光四郎) and features a colorful illustration of a tiger, representing the Year of the Tiger.

In Japan, the twelve zodiac animals rotate in a repeating 12-year cycle. This bowl celebrates the Tiger, a symbol traditionally associated with strength and courage.

The bowl has a soft gray-green glaze with a hand-painted tiger in vivid yellow, black, and red. Its simple shape and expressive artwork give it a distinctive Japanese character.

Features:
・Made by Koshiro Iwasaki (岩崎光四郎)
・Japanese zodiac Tiger design
・Colorful hand-painted tiger motif
・Textured gray-green glaze
・Includes the original wooden box and yellow cloth

Dimensions:
・Diameter: Approx. 13.18 cm
・Height: Approx. 6.71 cm

Color:
Gray-green, yellow, black, and red.

Accessories:
Original wooden box with handwritten inscription and seal, decorative cord, and yellow cloth, as shown in the photos.

Condition:
Used condition.

Overall, the item is in good and clean condition. As this is an older item, minor scratches, scuffs, or other signs of age may be present.

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.

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