{"product_id":"bol-a-the-japonais-chawan-oribe-yaki-tomobako-kosaburo-v-four-kikyogama","title":"Japanese Chawan Oribe-yaki Tea Bowl – by Kosaburō V (Kosaburo V) – Signed Tomobako","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"37\" data-start=\"26\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"54\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"91\" data-start=\"82\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 392 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"116\" data-start=\"107\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oribe-yaki (織部焼), Mino-yaki (美濃焼), copper-green glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"180\"\u003eEstimated Period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late Shōwa \/ probably Heisei (1990-2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 五代 小三郎, Kosaburō V, Kikyōya-gama 桔梗屋窯 workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"317\" data-start=\"306\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Gifu Prefecture, unearthed in Hiroshima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. Comes with its original tomobako 共箱 and ukon-fu 鬱金布, traditional protective cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"489\" data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"505\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"508\"\u003eOribe-yaki chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e (織部焼) is a piece signed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"560\"\u003eKosaburō\u003c\/strong\u003e (五代 小三郎), a fifth-generation potter from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"630\"\u003eKikyōya-gama\u003c\/strong\u003e (桔梗屋窯) workshop, an old Mino kiln. For over 120 years, the workshop has continued a family tradition dedicated to Mino ceramics, one of the great historical centers of Japanese pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1147\" data-start=\"834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"836\"\u003eOribe-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the iconic ceramics of the Azuchi-Momoyama period, alongside Shino-yaki. Developed under the influence of tea master \u003cstrong data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eFuruta Oribe\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is distinguished by the use of a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003ecopper-green glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e, free forms, and bold designs, often asymmetrical or graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003eThe surface of this bowl features a beautiful contrast between a luminous, slightly crazed cream enamel and a deep green rim where the Oribe glaze forms lovely drips. There is also a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eyuzu-hada\u003c\/strong\u003e (柚子肌) texture, also known as \"yuzu skin,\" similar to an orange peel effect, typical of certain Japanese Mino ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003eThe spontaneously drawn brown decoration brings a very lively movement to the whole. These abstract lines interact with the roundness of the bowl and reinforce its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e (侘寂) spirit, where irregularities, textures, and firing nuances become an integral part of the object's beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2076\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003eIts low and generous shape offers an excellent grip for preparing tea. The simple and light interior will particularly highlight the green of the tea. The discreetly turned foot ensures good stability and reveals the light clay of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2359\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eKikyōya-gama\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop has been distinguished several times at exhibitions of new Mino-yaki creations, notably by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2259\" data-start=\"2212\"\u003eGovernor of Gifu Prefecture Award\u003c\/strong\u003e. This piece thus demonstrates recognized family expertise, passed down through several generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2361\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2364\"\u003eTomobako 共箱 — original box\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003eThe original wooden box bears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2627\" data-start=\"2435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2435\"\u003ethe inscription 茶盌\u003c\/strong\u003e — chawan, tea bowl\u003cbr data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2495\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003ethe mention 黒織\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kuro-Oribe \/ black Oribe\u003cbr data-end=\"2524\" data-start=\"2521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2545\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003ethe signature 小三郎作\u003c\/strong\u003e — made by Kosaburō\u003cbr data-end=\"2571\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2571\"\u003ethe seal 金小\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2589\" data-start=\"2586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2627\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003ethe traditional sanada-himo cord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003eIt accompanies the piece and attests to its provenance from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2702\"\u003eKikyōya-gama 桔梗屋窯\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2729\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3074\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003eA magnificent \u003cstrong data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2758\"\u003eOribe-yaki chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e, with great technical skill. We love its contrast between the crackled cream enamel and the yuzu-hada effect, the deep green glaze of stylized herbs. An authentic Mino piece by a renowned artisan lineage and master craftsman, with its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2999\" data-start=\"2977\"\u003eoriginal tomobako\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for matcha as well as for a collection of Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eDiscover the entire world of tea in our \u003ca title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelain and much more\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2430\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003e\"Tableware\" collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53717878735187,"sku":"T25","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/chawan-oribe-avec-tomobako-kikyoya-gama-kosaburo.jpg?v=1778484305","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/bol-a-the-japonais-chawan-oribe-yaki-tomobako-kosaburo-v-four-kikyogama","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}