Tsutsumi-yaki Kintsugi Chawan with Poem by Matsuo Basho
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1920: Item # 1358717
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1920: Item # 1358717
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A medium sized ido-gata (well shaped) tea bowl with exceptionally fine and beautifully crafted kintsugi gold repairs. One side of the bowl features a thickly applied ferrous glaze that pools generously near the base, while the pale green ashen glaze on the outside is decorated with impressed textured patterns. Very firmly grounded, the kodai (foot) shows the reddish clay that the piece is fashioned from and the potters seals on the base appear to read “sho” (star) “zen” (having the nature of) and “michi” (path). Though, at the time of writing the potter is still unknown, the type of pottery appears to be Tsutsumi-yaki. Overall an excellent composition, great care seems to have gone into both the original potting of this piece along with the gold repairs—testifying to the high degree of craftsmanship by the maker and a deep appreciation and affection from the previous owner.
On the inside of the lid, there is inscribed a poem by Matsuo Basho that reads: 『松島や 鶴に身をかれ ほととぎす』roughly translating to: “When the timid little kukoo, beholds the splendors of Matsushima, he spreads his wings and flies like the majestic crane.”
In fine antique condition, this piece is 4.1 inches (10.4 cm) in diameter and 3.1 inches (7.8 cm) tall. It comes with an original wood box (tomobako) and a recently furnished silk pouch (shifuku). ** International shipping and insurance included in the price.
A medium sized ido-gata (well shaped) tea bowl with exceptionally fine and beautifully crafted kintsugi gold repairs. One side of the bowl features a thickly applied ferrous glaze that pools generously near the base, while the pale green ashen glaze on the outside is decorated with impressed textured patterns. Very firmly grounded, the kodai (foot) shows the reddish clay that the piece is fashioned from and the potters seals on the base appear to read “sho” (star) “zen” (having the nature of) and “michi” (path). Though, at the time of writing the potter is still unknown, the type of pottery appears to be Tsutsumi-yaki. Overall an excellent composition, great care seems to have gone into both the original potting of this piece along with the gold repairs—testifying to the high degree of craftsmanship by the maker and a deep appreciation and affection from the previous owner.
On the inside of the lid, there is inscribed a poem by Matsuo Basho that reads: 『松島や 鶴に身をかれ ほととぎす』roughly translating to: “When the timid little kukoo, beholds the splendors of Matsushima, he spreads his wings and flies like the majestic crane.”
In fine antique condition, this piece is 4.1 inches (10.4 cm) in diameter and 3.1 inches (7.8 cm) tall. It comes with an original wood box (tomobako) and a recently furnished silk pouch (shifuku). ** International shipping and insurance included in the price.
