A warm whisper from the kiln: two bowls, two temperaments—one with lyrical brushwork and copper-green pools, the other with milky drips over a rose-beige ground. They sit together like siblings, unmistakably handmade, inviting daily use and quiet contemplation. Acquired in Japan from a post-war studio lot, the pair likely dates to the mid-Showa era (c.1950s–1970s). Both are wheel-thrown stoneware. Bowl A presents an ash-glaze ground with iron-oxide calligraphic strokes and small areas of copper-bearing green—an Oribe-influenced vocabulary often favoured by Mashiko/Mino-school potters of the mingei revival. Bowl B shows a feldspathic, shino-like glaze with creamy runs and a fine allover crackle (kan’nyū); the soft pink-tan tone suggests iron in the body blushing through during reduction firing. Neither foot bears a signature, consistent with anonymous workshop production rooted in “beauty of use” ideals. Within the longer arc of Japanese ceramics, these bowls echo the 20th-century folk-craft movement shaped by Hamada Shōji and kindred potters: honest forms, generous rims, and glazes that celebrate firing accident as aesthetic. The dialogue between brush and drip makes this a charming set for wabi-sabi tablescapes—equally at home on a Danish oak credenza or a modern stone countertop as tea bowls, dessert cups, or purely as sculptural accents. Their neutral palette photographs beautifully under natural light, harmonising with European and contemporary interiors. Condition is good and honest: stable overall crackle to both glazes; minor kiln freckles and pinholes; light wear to the unglazed feet from age and use. Bowl B shows a tiny glaze skip/burst at the rim and natural crawl lines to the drips; Bowl A shows subtle pooling marks and a few firing specks—typical traits, not later damage. No structural cracks detected by ring test. Pieces like these are inherently one-off; even within a kiln load no two glaze runs or brush gestures repeat. Museum and market interest in Showa-period studio pottery remains strong, particularly for mingei-style works that reference Oribe/Shino traditions while retaining everyday usability. If the quiet character of this pair resonates, please consider placing a bid. Shipping & Handling We ship worldwide via DHL or EMS with full insurance and tracking. Professional packing ensures safe arrival; combined shipping available for multiple wins. Local customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility. Seller Guarantee We specialise in authentic Japanese pottery and guarantee this piece’s authenticity. Questions welcome – we reply within 24 hours.