{"product_id":"bol-the-chawan-japonais-kutani-kiku-tsubaki-signe-seishu-tomobako","title":"Japanese Chawan Kutani (九谷焼) Tea Bowl – Seishō 星昭 – Chrysanthemum \u0026 Camellia Motifs – Signed Tomobako","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 7.5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 11 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 260 g\u003cbr data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kutani-yaki (九谷焼), polychrome enamels \u0026amp; kinsai (金彩) gilding\u003cbr data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late Shōwa - early Heisei (1975–2000)\u003cbr data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln \/ Artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kutani-yaki — signed 星昭 Seishō\u003cbr data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Hokuriku, found in Hiroshima Prefecture\u003cbr data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition, brilliant enamel. No chips, no cracks. Comes with its original calligraphed tomobako 共箱.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003eThis Kutani chawan is a work signed \u003cstrong data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eSeishō (星昭)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an artisan associated with the decorative tradition of Kutani, renowned for its luminous enamels and remarkably delicate floral compositions. The artist here depicts two emblematic flowers from the Japanese calendar enhanced with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2300\" data-start=\"2272\"\u003egold accents (金彩 kinsai)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003ethe chrysanthemum (菊 kiku)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of autumn,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003ethe camellia (椿 tsubaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a discreet and noble flower associated with winter and tea gatherings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003eThis seasonal floral combination — autumn \u0026amp; winter — makes it a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003ebowl perfectly suited for late-year tea services\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the succession of seasons is celebrated in the aesthetics of chanoyu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2819\" data-start=\"2506\"\u003eThe shape is a slightly flared \u003cstrong data-end=\"2539\" data-start=\"2522\"\u003ewan-nari (碗形)\u003c\/strong\u003e, comfortable to hold and pleasant for regular matcha practice. The foot (高台 koudai), carefully turned and left unglazed, expresses the traditional sobriety of Kutani workshops, while the red seal \u003cstrong data-end=\"2776\" data-start=\"2770\"\u003e星昭\u003c\/strong\u003e is affixed to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2831\"\u003eTomobako (original box)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2887\" data-start=\"2863\"\u003eThe wooden box bears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2927\" data-start=\"2891\"\u003ethe inscription 九谷茶盌 (Kutani Chawan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2954\" data-start=\"2930\"\u003ethe artist's name 星昭\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2989\" data-start=\"2957\"\u003ethe signature of the kiln\/workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3071\" data-start=\"2991\"\u003eIt guarantees the origin of the piece and its transmission according to the rules of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3097\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3097\" data-start=\"3083\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3384\" data-start=\"3099\"\u003eA vibrant and luminous chawan, characteristic of Kutani craftsmanship: bold colors, elegant gilding, and floral motifs rich in seasonal symbolism.\u003cbr data-end=\"3262\" data-start=\"3259\"\u003eAn ideal piece for autumn and winter tea moments, full of presence and delicacy. 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