Chawan Made of Shigaraki Ware by Shogetsu Matsuoka
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Shogetsu Matsuoka and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.
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Details about the sold piece
- Height 8 cm
- Width 15 cm
- Weight 434 g
- Color Brown, Orange
- Item Type Chawan
- Material Ceramics
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Style / Tradition Shigaraki-yaki
- Unique Work Yes
- Wooden Box Yes
No longer available
Description
Warm, earthy tones define the character of this Shigaraki chawan by Shogetsu Matsuoka. The surface shows a lively interplay of rough areas, mineral fusions, and light ash spots that are irregularly distributed across the reddish-brown base structure. These natural traces of wood firing lend the piece an archaic depth and make every viewing angle unique.
The slightly conical form tapers into a small, compact foot that gives the chawan visual stability. Inside, the warm coloring continues harmoniously, though with a somewhat smoother texture, so that the bowl sits comfortably in the hand during use.
A signed wooden box accompanies the work and documents its provenance. The interplay of material, fire, and form represents the aesthetic directness for which Shigaraki ware is valued.
