Antique Japanese Hagi Chawan (tea bowl)

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Antique Hagi Chawan This remarkable chawan (tea bowl) is a Hagi ware. It dates from around the end of the Edo period (1615-1868) to the beginning of the Meiji period (1868-1912). Hagi pottery is one of the most known Japanese ceramics; it bears the name of the town where it was born. The first Hagi kiln was established in 1648 by Korean potters who had been brought to Japan by the local lord, Mori Terumoto (1553-1625). Although they were supposed to produce potteries to be used exclusively by the Mori clan, Hagi potters purposely made dents in the rims of the bowls they were making to be able to sell them to merchants. This particular chawan wears a splendid salmon robe highlighted by the kanyu (crackles) that have darkened over the ages. It has been repaired in three places with lacquer and gold. The three golden scars humble the vessel, while enriching its look. Its relatively small size and weight make it a perfect tabi-chawan (traveling tea bowl). The most specacular view might be at the kodai (foot) again where the rim seems to enclose a miniature Zen garden surrounded by a contrasting sea of red. Please let us know if you have some questions. The chawan is in excellent condition. The miniature bulge visible by the foot (see picture 9) was made during firing. The bowl will be shipped with an unmarked antique wooden box read more

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