{"product_id":"bol-the-japonais-chawan-bizen-mori-tozan","title":"Japanese Tea Bowl Chawan Bizen-yaki 備前焼 – by Mori Tōzan 森陶山 – Signed Tomobako","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"224\" data-section-id=\"1g6uwps\"\u003e📐 Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter \u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 332 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u003c\/strong\u003e: Bizen-yaki (備前焼), unglazed yakishime (焼締)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e : Late Shōwa (approx. 1975–1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman \u003c\/strong\u003e: 森陶山 Mori Tōzan, signature under the bowl and on the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Okayama Prefecture, discovered in Hiroshima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. Comes with its original tomobako 共箱 and workshop card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"638\" data-section-id=\"1dg93wj\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eBizen-yaki (備前焼) chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a work signed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"710\"\u003eMori Tōzan (森陶山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a ceramist born in 1938 and active since the late 1950s, renowned for his work faithful to the traditions of Bizen pottery, \u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eone of Japan's six great ancient kilns\u003c\/strong\u003e. His kiln is still active in the Bizen region!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e is distinguished by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"932\"\u003ecomplete absence of glaze (無釉 muyu)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a long firing in an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eanagama\u003c\/strong\u003e kiln, revealing the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003enatural beauty of the clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. This technique, called \u003cstrong data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003eyakishime (焼締)\u003c\/strong\u003e, relies on a direct interaction between clay, fire, and ashes, producing unique effects called \u003cstrong data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eyōhen (窯変)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003eThe surface displays \u003cstrong data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003esubtle variations in shades\u003c\/strong\u003e, ranging from sandy tones to warm brown nuances, with areas naturally vitrified by the flame. The interior, sober and mineral, highlights the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1461\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eraw material\u003c\/strong\u003e and the depth of the bowl, ideal for matcha preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003efree, slightly flared, discreetly irregular shape, in the Bizen style\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers an excellent grip and fits into a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003ewabi-sabi (侘寂)\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic, where simplicity, irregularity, and authenticity are sought after. The foot (\u003cstrong data-end=\"1744\" data-start=\"1732\"\u003e高台 kōdai\u003c\/strong\u003e), subtly shaped, gives good stability to the bowl. The typical \u003cstrong\u003esignature\u003c\/strong\u003e of Mori Tōzan (森陶山) is found under the bowl. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003eIn the artist's words, Bizen is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003e\"art of fire and earth\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, where man collaborates with nature. Each piece is the result of this relationship, giving birth to an object that is both \u003cstrong data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2005\"\u003efunctional and deeply expressive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2088\" data-start=\"2054\" data-section-id=\"v9rvj3\"\u003e📦 Tomobako (original box)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2125\" data-start=\"2089\"\u003eThe original wooden box bears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2127\"\u003ethe inscription \u003cstrong data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2141\"\u003e備前茶碗 (Bizen chawan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2167\" data-start=\"2164\"\u003ethe signature \u003cstrong data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003e森陶山 (Mori Tōzan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003ea marking certifying the workshop It guarantees \u003cstrong data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2255\"\u003ethe authenticity and provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2328\" data-start=\"2310\" data-section-id=\"8yan55\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2670\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003eA superb Chawan in the very renowned Bizen-yaki style. We love yakishime ceramics, raw and subtle! All made during the Showa period in the 70s-80s by a recognized Bizen art craftsman!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eDiscover the whole world of tea in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\" title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelain, and much more\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\"Tableware Art\" collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412399055187,"sku":"T24","price":159.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/bol-matcha-bizen-ensemble-signe-mori-tozan-japon.jpg?v=1775459959","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/bol-the-japonais-chawan-bizen-mori-tozan","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}