Chawan Made of Shino Ware by Masayoshi Kato
Chawan, unique work, with box, 9 x 12 cm
Product number:
6359
- Height 9 cm
- Width 12 cm
- Weight 452 g
- Color Pink, Red
- Item Type Chawan
- Material Ceramics
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Style / Tradition Shino-yaki
- Unique Work Yes
- Wooden Box Yes
Signature / Stamp:
Masayoshi Kato
€340.00
Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days
Description
Delicate color tones and a finely structured surface lend this chawan by Masayoshi Kato its distinctive elegance. Made of Shino ware, the glaze shows a gentle interplay of rosé, ivory, and vividly red accents that unfold their own dynamic during firing. The delicate crackle structure runs across the surface like a fine net and underscores the lively depth of the glaze.
The slightly asymmetrical shape follows the traditional aesthetic of wabi-sabi – a beauty found in imperfection and natural expression. Despite its powerful appearance, the bowl feels calm and harmonious, ideal for the meditative moment of the tea ceremony.
The chawan is kept in a signed wooden box, which attests to its origin and authenticity. A remarkable example of contemporary Shino art that combines craftsmanship precision with poetic simplicity.
Frequently asked
Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.
Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Masayoshi Kato
Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Shôwa (1926–1989) period, but cannot give a precise date.
Yes, this piece is a genuine handcrafted original that exists only once.
