Item KK286

Tenmoku Yuwan
Green Tea Cup Set

(5pc. & signed box)

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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 chanoyu, or Japanese tea ceremony.

Through years of tireless experimentation, ceramic artist Kamada Kōji has elevated the tenmoku technique to an even higher level of refinement, proudly displayed here in this radiant green tea cup set.  Five different glazes comprise the collection: from the starry quality of yuteki tenmoku to the mysterious depths of yohen suisei.  It stands as a testament to the breadth of Mr. Kamada's artistry.

Each cup is precisely formed to a wafer-like thinness and perfectly balanced.  They are called yuwan in Japanese - a term which implies their classical tenmoku tea ceremony bowl shape.

See Kamada Kōji'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.


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