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Tenmoku holds an honored position
in the history and development of tea ceremony in Japan. Tenmoku bowls
were first introduced in the 13th century by Buddhist monks returning
from their studies in China. They were highly regarded among the
Ashikaga shogun, warriors as well as avid tea practitioners, who used them extensively in the then-evolving art of
cha-no-yu, or Japanese tea ceremony.
Tenmoku artist Koji Kamada takes this ancient technique to a higher
level of refinement with radiant works like this yohen yuteki
tea ceremony bowl. Heat within the kiln serves as the catalyst for a
complex reaction between wood ash, iron oxide and the minerals in the
clay body. The results are transcendent - like the veins of a moth's
wings shimmering in the sunlight.
This chawan is perfectly balanced and deftly formed in the
classical tenmoku tea bowl shape - denoted by its wide brim, slightly
everted lip and small footring. With links to tenmoku's past and
present, it is a treasure for any collector with an interest in
cha-no-yu.
See Koji Kamada's
40th Year Commemorative Exhibition for more works from his 2008 collection.
A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by
the artist. Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.
A fukusa (display cloth) is included.
special care instructions
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