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A Zeze-yaki Tea Bowl from the Kageroen Kiln [Tea Master Item]

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Era:

Shōwa

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$1,250

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Although reports vary, it is generally thought that Zeze-yaki had its heyday in the late Momoyama to early Edo period under the influence and patronage of legendary artists/ men of tea, Honami Koetsu and Kobori Enshu. It was also counted among the seven best kilns selected by Enshu Kobori (1579-1647), a tea master and military commander of that era. In the mid-1600s the tradition died out for a time after the destruction of the kiln by fire. The kiln was later resurrected on two occasions towards the end of Edo and in Meiji, however, both attempts proved unsuccessful in the long-run. Finally, in early Taisho (1919) a third attempt was made by Zeze local Kenzo Iwasaki and famed painter Syunkyo Yamamoto to re-establish Zeze-ware with the construction of the Kageroen Kiln, which persists to this day. Inscriptions on the box indicate that this unique and quite elegant tea bowl was produced at this very kiln and that it is a “hanatachibana-gata” tea bowl, or, a citrus blossom shaped tea bowl.

In fine condition, this piece is 5.3 inches across at its widest point (13.5cm) and stands 3 inches tall (7.5 cm). It comes with its original signed and sealed wood box (tomobako) that also bears the great distinction of being endorsed by Sokuchu-sai (1901-1979), the former Grand Tea Master of Omotesenke. *** International shipping and insurance included in the price.

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