【Hagi Ware】 Matcha Bowl Hatano Shizukigama Rare light greenish-fired Hagi tea bowl Tea ceremony utensil

Product Description
[Hagi Ware] Matcha Bowl by Hatano Shizukigama - Rare Pale Greenish Firing Color

Shape: Matcha Bowl
Firing: Hagi Ware
Artist: Hatano Shizukigama
Accessories: Presentation Box

Size: Diameter Approx. 12.5cm x Height Approx. 8.0cm

■ Features of the Work
Appearance:
An elegant masterpiece from the Shizukigama kiln in Hagi.
It boasts the soft texture characteristic of Hagi ware, praised as One Hagi, Two Raku, Three Satsuma, which deepens with use.
The rare pale green hue further enhances the beauty of the tea when whisked.
The comfortable form that fits perfectly in the hand and the Shizuki seal carved near the base convey the artist's confident craftsmanship.

■ Artist Biography: Hachinozo Hachinozo (Shizukigama)
A renowned master craftsman based in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, who is known for incorporating contemporary sensibilities into traditional Hagi ware techniques at his Shizukigama kiln.
1985: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
1986: Solo exhibitions at Matsuzakaya Nagoya and Tenmaya Okayama
1987: Solo exhibition at Seibu Utsunomiya, Excellence Award at the Tabe Museum's Forms of the Tea Ceremony exhibition
1988: Solo exhibitions at Takashimaya Osaka and Takashimaya Yonago
1989: Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Kyoto, Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
As a full member of the Japan Crafts Association, he has earned high acclaim in the world of tea ceramics for many years.

■ [Recommended Highlights for Purchase]
This tea bowl, with its blend of coolness and warmth, is perfect for the upcoming fresh green season and early summer tea practice. It's a piece you can enjoy for a long time, appreciating the color changes that come with chabana (tea seasoning) unique to Hagi ware. Its dignified elegance makes it a confident recommendation for informal tea gatherings or for entertaining important guests.

■ Condition
This item has been carefully and meticulously used and stored for tea practice.
It is in excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or chips.
Please refer to the photos for details.
*The purple silk cloth shown in the photos is not included in the product. Only the tea bowl and presentation box are for sale.

■ Packaging and Shipping
As this is a precious item, it will be carefully and securely packaged with bubble wrap and other materials to prevent breakage during shipping.
Recycled materials may be used for packaging to consider environmental issues.

■ Regarding Your Purchase
We will be listing many other tea ceremony utensils.
We welcome combined purchases and follows! If you have any questions, please feel free to comment.

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