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Also included in Tozan Wada's diverse ceramic
making repertoire is raku - a type of pottery first produced in Kyoto
in the 16th century and one that is most associated with Japanese tea
ceremony. It is low-fired in a special charcoal burning kiln
which cannot reach the high temperatures that give stoneware its
strength and durability. As a result, raku fired pots are
lightweight and delicate, reflecting the principle of impermanence
which is at the heart of cha-no-yu.
This special chawan by Tozan Wada is imbued with a bit of mysticism
and arcane knowledge. It was fired in a
raku kiln located on the grounds of
Oizumi-gama. Its ash glazed base becomes a ceramic scroll for
iron brushed images of Buddhist iconography and units from the Chinese
sexagenary cycle. One can't help but turn it round and round in
a quest to unravel its mystery.
The bowl is skillfully formed from a fine-grained clay, lightweight
and perfectly balanced. Its high walls retain the heat from
whipped matcha green tea, making it more suited for winter tea
ceremonies.
See Hiroaki Wada & Tozan Wada's
Daimaru Gallery Exhibition pictorial
for works from their 2006 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.
care instructions
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