Very Rare Fine Japanese Jizhou, Taihi Tenmoku Chawan by Seifu Yohei V
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The size of Tenmoku Chawan: 5" Dia x 2 1/4". This is very rare Japanese Taihi Tenmoku Chawan. Japanese called this as Taihi, but it is known as Jizhou ware in the western, also was known for a "tortoiseshell glaze" ( dàimàoyòu), Japanese as Taihi. It is made by Seifu Yohei V, 5 th (1921-1990). Tenmoku Chawan also known as Tiamu Chawan. It is originated from Southern Song Dynasty in China. It is beautifully made with handsome finish and design done in Yuteki Tenmoku combination with Taihi, tortoiseshell glaze work. It is very finely done with very attractive Keshiki finish. Yuteki, oil droplets effects is very unique which never seen before. Yuteki finish done over black glaze. This is Seifu Yohei 5 th traditional work done before he departed for his own style later years. The bowl came with Tomobako as well as Tomonuno as photo showing. The cover of Tomobako has Japanese writing, "Tenmoku Yu Chawan", (tenmoku glaze chawan). Seifu Zo, signature of Seifu Yohei 5 th with his chop seal. Tomonuno, matching cloth with chop seal of gourd shape. This chop seal also used for Seifu III, as well as Seifu VI works. The condition of Chawan, Tea Bowl, excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. The Chawan has embossed seal of Seifu (5 th) on bottom of Chawan. This type of Chawan, Tea Bowl is very desirable among the collectors of Tea Ceremony Bowl. The Chawan is perfectly round. Dating Chawan from 1950-1960's. This is first time seen Chawan made by Seifu Yohei 5 th. There is Kokuho (Natiional Treasure) Tenmoku Chawan in Tokyo Museum. But this tea bowl match the quality of museum tea bowl quality.
Yutki tenmoku is a glazing technique where silvery white or golden brown crystals emerge on the background of jet-black glaze like floating oil droplets, or yuteki. Since old times, yuteki tenmoku ware has been valued as one of the finest, only second to yohen ware, by masters of the tea ceremony in Japan. Since yuteki tenmoku glazing tends to cause the ceramics to crack in the kiln, earthenware is normally used as material, but at the Shinemon Kiln we take on the challenge of using porcelain instead. It is not only the experts who appreciate the noble beauty of yuteki tenmoku: many ordinary Japanese people are also familiar with it through scenes from period TV dramas, where tenmoku bowls are served on a stand called tenmoku-dai. It is said that yuteki tenmoku bowls were originally made by dedicated potters of the southern Song China (in the 12th and 13th centuries) for their emperors and the intellectuals. Yuteki tenmoku ceramics, with their mysterious beauty and appeal, have been valued not only for their attractive appearance but also for the landscape of deep space in their design that can only be grasped through sharp minds and pure spirits. The blackness of the background that embraces and sublimates everything on it symbolizes the profound spirit of the Song China.
Seifu Yohei V, 5 th (1921-1990)
He was born in famous Seifu Yohei family, earlier Seifu 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd made Traditional Japanese and Chinese porcelain with unique workmanship. Since Seifu Yohei III became Teishitu Gigeiin, Imperial house hold artist, the peak of family fame at top. Seifu Yohei VI followed the same traditional works of Seifu family. For Seifu Yohei 5 th followed the same traditional style of Seifu family. However, he wanted explore his talent on many different style which this Tea Bowl showing his unique talent away from traditional porcelain works. His talent showing many style of his work in porcelain works. However, you do not find many of his works in this unique Tea Bowl. Actually this is very first Tea Bowl done by Seifu Yohei family by using Tenmoku Yu(glaze) as well as in earthen body. I have seen Porcelain Tenmoku Tea Bowl with celadon work, but not by this wonderful Tenmoku Yu, glaze.
Yutki tenmoku is a glazing technique where silvery white or golden brown crystals emerge on the background of jet-black glaze like floating oil droplets, or yuteki. Since old times, yuteki tenmoku ware has been valued as one of the finest, only second to yohen ware, by masters of the tea ceremony in Japan. Since yuteki tenmoku glazing tends to cause the ceramics to crack in the kiln, earthenware is normally used as material, but at the Shinemon Kiln we take on the challenge of using porcelain instead. It is not only the experts who appreciate the noble beauty of yuteki tenmoku: many ordinary Japanese people are also familiar with it through scenes from period TV dramas, where tenmoku bowls are served on a stand called tenmoku-dai. It is said that yuteki tenmoku bowls were originally made by dedicated potters of the southern Song China (in the 12th and 13th centuries) for their emperors and the intellectuals. Yuteki tenmoku ceramics, with their mysterious beauty and appeal, have been valued not only for their attractive appearance but also for the landscape of deep space in their design that can only be grasped through sharp minds and pure spirits. The blackness of the background that embraces and sublimates everything on it symbolizes the profound spirit of the Song China.
Seifu Yohei V, 5 th (1921-1990)
He was born in famous Seifu Yohei family, earlier Seifu 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd made Traditional Japanese and Chinese porcelain with unique workmanship. Since Seifu Yohei III became Teishitu Gigeiin, Imperial house hold artist, the peak of family fame at top. Seifu Yohei VI followed the same traditional works of Seifu family. For Seifu Yohei 5 th followed the same traditional style of Seifu family. However, he wanted explore his talent on many different style which this Tea Bowl showing his unique talent away from traditional porcelain works. His talent showing many style of his work in porcelain works. However, you do not find many of his works in this unique Tea Bowl. Actually this is very first Tea Bowl done by Seifu Yohei family by using Tenmoku Yu(glaze) as well as in earthen body. I have seen Porcelain Tenmoku Tea Bowl with celadon work, but not by this wonderful Tenmoku Yu, glaze.