A Classic Black Raku Tea Bowl by Ōhi Chōzaemon IX
- Artist:
- Ōhi Chōzaemon IX
- Era:
- Shōwa
- Price:
- SOLD
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Endorsed by the recent Head Tea Master of Urasenke as an exceptional work, this black Raku tea bowl was granted the poetic name “Kokon” Ko, meaning “the distant past” and Kon meaning “the here and now.” This name carries with it the connotation that tradition and accumulated generational knowledge can, in a sense, connect us with the people, places, and situations of times gone by; helping us better understand our present day roles in the ongoing play of form and energy.
The craftsman who fashioned this piece, the 9th Ohi Chozaimon (1901-1986), is the most widely recognized and most accomplished of the now 11 generations of Ohi potters. Born in Ishikawa Prefecture at the start of the 20th century, he took up the family craft and, at the age of 26, became head potter of the Ohi kiln. Raku tea bowls made by Ohi 9 are some of the finest you will encounter, comparing favorably to even tea bowls made by the main Raku lineage in Kyoto. The lightness of the clay, the soft silky textures of the glaze, and the mastery of form are all signatures of a lifetime of excellence backed by generations of experience.
In excellent condition, this piece is 4.3 inches in diameter (11 cm) and stands 3.3 inches tall (8.5 cm). It comes with its original wood box bearing Ohi IX’s signature, a decorative protective silk cloth, and the Ohi seal clearly visible on the base of the tea bowl. As mentioned above, it also has the rare distinction of being endorsed by Hōunsai, the Head Tea Master of Urasenke and granted the poetic name Kokon, or “From the distant past to the present moment.” *** International shipping and insurance included in the price.
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