Item KT009

Kairagi
Tea Ceremony Bowl

(1pc. & signed box)

¥ 220,000

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Kawai Toru

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This stoneware tea ceremony bowl by Kawai Toru is done in a glaze called kairagi.  During firing, the glaze shrinks tightly around the clay body, forming copious beads and bumps - a textural marvel.

Kawai Toru is the grandnephew of Kawai Kanjiro and the last to study under the legendary master.  Over the years, he has refined his own particular style of pottery  - one that emphasizes clean lines and complex geometric forms.  Upwardly twisting facets (mentori), swirling vortexes, and flared rims are the trademarks of his craft and show a level of technical skill unseen in the works of former mingei masters.

The bowl comes with a signed wooden presentation box (ki-bako) made to order.
Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.

See Kawai Toru's exhibition catalogue for more works from previous collections.


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