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Karatsu is a type of high-fired stoneware first
produced in the 15th century by Korean potters in Kyushu, southwest
Japan. Many types of Karatsu have developed over the centuries;
one in particular, e-Garatsu (pron. "eh-garatsu"), is characterized by
simple iron underglaze paintings of reeds, geometric patterns, and
pastoral scenes.
This striking e-Garatsu tea ceremony bowl by Hiroaki Wada is infused
with Zen spirituality. It was fired at
Oizumi-gama,
the Wada family's wood burning climbing kiln. The face of the
bowl holds a skillfully rendered enso (Zen circle) which is a
popular subject in Zen painting. The circle itself represents
the material world with its endless cycles. The space in the
middle represents the emptiness at the heart of Zen. The image
opposite the face is of a rice field - a nod to the sacred crop so
central to Japanese life and culture.
The bowl is well balanced and formed in an irregular oval shape (kutsu-gata)
which fits inside reverently cupped hands. With no seasonal
associations, this chawan can be used year round.
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.
special care instructions
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