Kyo-ware Tea Bowl by Kanpu Kawanabe
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1940: Item # 1386699
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1940: Item # 1386699
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$750
Unlike many of the pieces in the genre of Kyo-ware, this tea bowl is decidedly demure in appearance. Milky, flowing glaze pools in places along a backdrop of ivory and coral pink sides, contrasting nicely with the rough, unrefined clay of the base. In the center of the kodai is a decorative swirl pattern reminiscent of the yin and yang.
The potter, Kanpu Kawanabe (1873 - 1947) was born into a family of weavers but went on to be trained in many of the arts related to tea ceremony. As a disciple of Urasenke he wrote several books on topics ranging from Ikebana to tea room decoration. Along with these activities, he took up potting and crafted a number of items in celadon and also in the style of Ninsei—a historically important Kyoto craftsman.
In fine condition, this piece is 4.7 inches in diameter (12 cm) and stands 3 inches tall (8 cm). It comes with its original wood box bearing Kanpu’s signature and has its own protective silk pouch.
The potter, Kanpu Kawanabe (1873 - 1947) was born into a family of weavers but went on to be trained in many of the arts related to tea ceremony. As a disciple of Urasenke he wrote several books on topics ranging from Ikebana to tea room decoration. Along with these activities, he took up potting and crafted a number of items in celadon and also in the style of Ninsei—a historically important Kyoto craftsman.
In fine condition, this piece is 4.7 inches in diameter (12 cm) and stands 3 inches tall (8 cm). It comes with its original wood box bearing Kanpu’s signature and has its own protective silk pouch.
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