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This listing is for a very pleasant autumnal chawan made around 20-30 years ago by noted potter, Miyaji Eika. It is wheel-thrown and is a copy of Nonomura Ninsei's 17th century chawan depicting the Musashino Plain. This is a beautiful hand-painted piece depicting the harvest moon with gently swaying silvergrass. During autumn in Japan, we celebrate the harvest moon festival which is known as tsukimi. Traditionally people gave thanks for bountiful harvests, they offered mochi and vegetables in return for successful crops again the following year. Some people have gatherings and write haiku, others display pampas grass and watch outdoor Noh performances. No matter the celebration it’s a beautiful time of year, and one that can be enjoyed with a bowl of tea. The seal of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original paper box. 

Miyaji Eika (b.1947) is a Kyo-ware potter who specialises in the Ninsei technique of hand-painting with overglaze enamels. Not much is known about this potter, however he primarily produces teaware. His high end pieces are completely hand-painted, and use traditional techniques passed down through the generations by Kyo-ware masters such as Ninsei Nomura and Ogata Kenzan. He also produces budget teaware which tends to be more mass produced and are decorated using stencils and decals. Miyaji pieces often depict the seasons or special celebrations in Japan, and his hand-painted pieces are sought after for their exquisite detail. **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and cannot be used in your own listings.

Kyo-ware originated in the 17th century in Kyoto and features overglaze enamel pigments on a porcelain base. The porcelain base acts as white canvas, allowing for beautiful and superior quality designs to be painted. Kyo-ware artisans traditionally produced chawan and utensils for the tea ceremony, however contemporary potters specialize in tableware, tea ceremony items, incense holders, and okimono. Kyo-ware was designated as a traditional craft in 1977.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.8.9cm (3.5”) x 14cm (5.5”) x 14cm (5.5”)

Chawan:  H.7.3cm (2.8”) x Dia.12.2cm (4.8”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.  The silver colour of the moon was treated with sulphur to achieve the matte rust coloured effect to express the night sky. 

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