A Beautiful Black Ninsei-Style Tea Bowl Adorned with Brilliant Autumn Maple Leaves This elegant Japanese matcha tea bowl, or chawan, was created by Miyaji Eikō (宮地英香), a Japanese ceramic artist known for refined tea bowls inspired by the decorative traditions of Nonomura Ninsei. The bowl features a deep, glossy black glaze richly decorated with autumn maple leaves in vivid shades of red, orange, gold and green. The intricate overlapping foliage creates a beautiful impression of a Japanese autumn landscape, with delicate gilded outlines adding warmth and brilliance. The decoration continues across the exterior and extends into the interior near the rim, creating a harmonious visual connection between the inside and outside of the bowl. The contrast between the dark glaze and the colorful maple leaves is especially striking. The bowl is executed in the Kuro Ninsei (黒仁清) style, celebrated for its elegant painted decoration and sophisticated use of color and gold. About the Artist Miyaji Eikō is a Japanese ceramic artist recognized for tea ceremony bowls inspired by the Ninsei tradition. His works frequently feature graceful seasonal designs, combining traditional Japanese motifs with decorative overglaze painting. Autumn Maple Leaves in Japanese Culture Maple leaves, known as momiji, are among Japan's most beloved seasonal symbols. Their brilliant autumn colors evoke the beauty of changing seasons and the appreciation of fleeting moments. In the Japanese tea ceremony, seasonal motifs play an important role in creating a harmonious atmosphere. This bowl is particularly suited to autumn tea gatherings. Wooden Box The bowl is accompanied by a fitted wooden storage box inscribed with “Kuro Ninsei Chawan” and the artist's signature, Eikō, together with a seal. Dimensions Approximately 12–13 cm in diameter and 8 cm in height, based on the photographs. Condition Please examine the photographs carefully for details of the glaze, decoration, foot and wooden box. Shipping Carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.