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Japanese Shino Chawan Tea Bowl Edo Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese ceramic Chawan (tea bowl) of e-Shino (painted Shino) ware style circa mid-late 18th century Edo period. The classically shaped bowl features an abstract blue paint of blue grass and displays strong characters in the milky white glaze, with overall crawling and crackling effect. One of the most distinctive characteristics of Shino that is exemplified on this bowl is the small pinholes called suana, which tea masters favor (termed as yuzuhada, or citron skin). The milky-white feldspar glaze displays subtle red scorching effect on the rim. The foot ring was left unglazed.
The bowl was purportedly purchased in Kyoto, Japan in 1990s and it comes with a custom fitted wooden box made by Hakoyoshi Kiribakoten in Tokyo. The box retains two paper labels from the gallery written in Kanji "Chawan, Shino-ware, Painted Grass, Mid-Edo period" as shown.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition, as made, minimal shelf ware on the base. Box in good condition.
Creation Date:	mid-late 18th century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	663338

Dimensions

H.	3 in;	Diam.	5 in;
H.	7.62 cm;	Diam.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.