Iwasaki Shintei - Chawan - 陶瓷 - Zeze Ware Kabuto 茶碗

Zeze Ware Kabuto Tea Bowl by Iwasaki Shintei – Reddish-Brown Glaze with Gray Kiln Effects

This is a distinctive Japanese Zeze ware tea bowl by Iwasaki Shintei, featuring a traditional Kabuto (samurai helmet) design.

The warm reddish-brown glaze is complemented by subtle gray-white kiln effects and natural variations in surface texture. The combination of earthy colors and the traditional helmet motif gives this tea bowl a distinctive character, making it an appealing piece for collectors of Japanese tea ceremony ceramics.

Features:
• Japanese Zeze ware tea bowl by Iwasaki Shintei
• Traditional Kabuto (samurai helmet) design
• Reddish-brown glaze with gray-white kiln effects
• Natural variations in glaze color and surface texture
• Subtle horizontal bands and flowing color transitions
• Glossy glaze covering the interior
• Rounded form with a slightly irregular rim
• Natural ceramic foot
• Maker's mark on the underside
• Original wooden storage box (tomobako)
• Accompanying information sheet included

Dimensions:
• Diameter: approx. 12.1 cm
• Height: approx. 8.1 cm

Color:
Reddish-brown and terracotta with gray-white and earthy accents.

Accessories:
• Original wooden storage box (tomobako)
• Accompanying information sheet

Condition:
Used condition.
Overall, the item is in good and clean condition. However, as this is an older item, there may be small scratches, scuffs, or other minor signs of age that are difficult to capture in photographs.
The variations in glaze color, surface texture, and firing appearance are natural characteristics of the ceramic and should not be considered uniform defects.
Please carefully review the photos for the detailed condition of the item.

About the Artist:
Iwasaki Shintei is a Japanese ceramic artist associated with Zeze ware, a traditional pottery style from Shiga Prefecture.

The Iwasaki family has played an important role in preserving and developing the Zeze ware tradition, which is closely connected with Japanese tea ceremony culture. Zeze ware is also counted among the Enshu Seven Kilns, a group of kilns associated with the tea aesthetic of Kobori Enshu.

The artist's name is identified in the original listing and associated materials.

【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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