Chawan Made of Tanba Ware by Mitsuru Ichino
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Mitsuru Ichino 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 10.5 cm
- Width 9 cm
- Weight 0.5 g
- Color Black, Brown
- Item Type Chawan
- Material Ceramics
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Style / Tradition Tamba-yaki
- Unique Work Yes
- Wooden Box Yes
No longer available
Description
A warm, deep brown caramel shifts into golden highlights on this tea bowl as soon as it is turned into the light – an effect characteristic of fired Tanba glazes. Tanba-yaki is one of the six ancient kilns of Japan and is known for its natural coloration, developed through wood firing, in which ash and flame act upon the surface over the course of hours. The chawan bears the signature of Mitsuru Ichino and captivates with a calm, slightly oval form and a pleasantly textured wall.
At the upper rim, the glaze brightens to a warm gold tone, while toward the foot it transitions into a rich dark brown – a flowing gradation that could hardly be repeated by hand. The smooth, glossy surface feels pleasantly cool to the touch.
The tea bowl is delivered in a wooden box signed by the master potter, which serves as a dignified storage container and proof of authenticity. A piece from the Shōwa period that, with its warm coloration and calm form, convinces even beyond the tea ceremony.
