日本茶碗 - Kinrande 金饰与花卉纹样 - 陶瓷 - 萨摩烧茶碗

Satsuma Ware Tea Bowl – Kinrande Gold Decoration – Floral Motif – Momohaku Kiln – With Original Wooden Box

This elegant tea bowl is a refined example of Japanese Satsuma ware, produced by Momohaku Kiln (桃伯窯) in Kagoshima, the historic region of Satsuma pottery.

The bowl is richly decorated with delicate kinrande-style gold embellishments and intricate floral motifs arranged within geometric panels. Each panel features finely painted flowers in soft tones of pink, yellow, white, and red set against a subtle background of traditional Japanese wave and lattice patterns. The refined use of gold outlines and the detailed hand-painted decoration reflect the characteristic elegance associated with modern Satsuma ceramics.

The interior of the bowl is finished in a soft ivory glaze with a beautiful crackle pattern, creating a warm and refined aesthetic suitable for the Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu). The contrast between the calm interior and the richly decorated exterior enhances the visual balance of the piece.

The bowl bears a kiln mark on the base and comes with its original wooden storage box (tomobako), inscribed with the characters for tea bowl and the kiln name.

This piece represents the continuation of traditional Satsuma craftsmanship into the modern era and would make an attractive addition to a collection of Japanese ceramics, tea ceremony utensils, or decorative Asian art.

Note:
The styled interior photograph is for display purposes only and is intended to illustrate how the Tea Bowl may be presented. This auction lot includes the Tea Bowl only.


Artist / Kiln Profile
Momohaku Kiln (桃伯窯) – Katsuragi Momohaku (桂木桃伯)
Katsuragi Momohaku was born in Showa 3 (1928) in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture.
At the age of 19, he began training as a Satsuma ceramic artist. In Showa 22 (1947) he studied under Miyashita Shisō, founder of the Kyoto Kiri-sha style.

He later trained at the Hirayama Kiln in Kumamoto under masters such as Chinju Kan and Samejima Sataro.
In Showa 38 (1963) he established his own kiln in Hioki District, Kagoshima Prefecture.

Momohaku contributed to the development of Satsuma pottery and played an important role in the Kagoshima Satsuma ware cooperative, serving as its chairman in Showa 48 (1973).

He received several honors including:

Certification as a First-Class Ceramic Forming Technician in Showa 52 (1977)
Governor’s Award of Kagoshima Prefecture at the 1st National Traditional Crafts Exhibition (1977)
Appointment as an examiner for the Kagoshima Ceramic Skills Certification in Showa 53 (1978)

His works are appreciated for their refined decorative techniques and continuation of the Satsuma ceramic tradition.

Size
Tea bowl: Approx. 8 × 12 × 12 cm — 272 g
Wooden box: Approx. 11 × 15 × 15 cm — 582 g

Condition:(Please see the photos)
- It is in vintage condition.
- Due to aging, there may be some scratches, stains or dirt.
- Please note that the actual impression may differ depending on the lighting conditions when taking photos.

Shipping
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by mainly Japan Post or DHL depend on the situation.
It will be shipped from Japan, so it takes about 2-3 weeks to receive normally.

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