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This listing is for a pleasant Hagi-ware chawan made around 30 years ago by noted potter, Shibuya Deishi.  It is wheel-thrown and features beautiful ‘biwa’ loquat glaze, this piece also has beautiful kannyu cracks.  Eventually tea will be absorbed into these natural cracks, and this will allow the chawan to develop a different feel and look over time. The cracks are there to provide water permeability and ventilation, it will help with keeping your bowl clean and in tip top condition.   The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom and it comes with its original paper storage box.  It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper about the potter.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASHAKU TEA SCOOP IS NOT INCLUDED.

Shibuya Deishi (b.1961) is a highly respected Hagi-ware potter who works out of Odaiba Gama located in Yamaguchi Prefecture. He began studying pottery in 1979 and studied under Living National Treasure Kyusetsu Miwa X. He opened his own kiln in 1999 and went on to win numerous awards, the most notable being the International Art Culture Award in 1984. His work has been accepted eighteen times at the Contemporary Arts and Craft Exhibition, and he won the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition three times. He currently serves as President of the Hagi Traditional Craft Association. He is best known for his splendid oni-Hagi pieces and his straw ash glazed chawan fetch high prices amongst tea enthusiasts.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and cannot be used in your own listings.

Hagi-ware is a type of high-fired stoneware produced in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is characterized by its rough clay, bumpy pitted surface, and generous coating of translucent white glaze. It is generally made of very porous clay which results in tiny crackles that absorb tea, so it’s important to soak Hagi-ware thoroughly before use. In time the tea deposits will seep into the glaze, creating a deeper tone. This is often considered a charming characteristic rather than a shortcoming, and it’s precisely the reason why Hagi-ware is so highly regarded in the world of Chado.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.8.7cm (3.4”) x 15.2cm (5.9”) x 15.2cm (5.9”)

Chawan:  H.7cm (2.7”) x Dia.13.8cm (5.4”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks, however the rim has a couple rough spots due to kannyu cracks.  Also the paper box has some marks and some general wear.  The chawan itself looks unused.

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