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This kofuku tea bowl is done in
Tomio Suzuki's signature yohen shino glaze. The product
of nearly a decade of experiment and refinement, yohen shino has a
rich, golden sheen over a textured landscape of pinholes and crackles
that sparkle when the bowl is turned. It is a glaze truly unique
in the world of shino and has become the focus of Mr. Suzuki's art.
Deftly formed in a half-cylinder shape, the bowl is lightweight and
perfectly balanced. When filled with the verdant color of
whipped matcha green tea, it gains its full character and is a sight
to behold.
Kofuku ("small drink") tea bowls are made especially for outdoor or "garden" tea
parties. Their smaller size makes them easier to tote around,
usually in a nodate basket containing all the necessary tea
utensils, to scenic spots for cherry blossom or momiji (autumn maple)
viewing; some even bring them to the cemetery to share tea with the
beloved departed. Considered to be more daily ware, kofuku tea
bowls lack the strict formality usually associated with cha-no-yu
tea ceremony.
A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by
the artist. Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.
See Tomio Suzuki's
Hanshin Gallery exhibition
for more from his 2007 collection.
special care instructions
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