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1990s Utsutsugawa Chawan Bowl

$85item

Itoshima, Fukuoka

Description: Utsutsugawa ware, originating in the Nabeshima domain, Nagasaki Prefecture, has a storied history dating back to 1691 when it was … more Utsutsugawa ware, originating in the Nabeshima domain, Nagasaki Prefecture, has a storied history dating back to 1691 when it was established by Soetsu Tanaka and his son Jinnai. Drawing influence from the kilns of Hirado Karatsu, such as Kihara and Enaga, Utsutsugawa ware distinguishes itself with finer brushes, thin walls, and a refined appearance. In the Meiji era, the 12th-generation head revitalized the craft, earning it the moniker "The Ninsei of the west." Despite a hiatus, Utsutsugawa ware resurfaced in 1784 as Yagami ware, persisting through multiple revivals. In the 1930s, Yokoishi Gagyu revived the style in Sasebo city, and today, Gagyu XIII continues the tradition at Gagyu pottery. Characterized by its russet color, high iron content, and intricate brush strokes, Utsutsugawa ware remains a revered ceramic art form in Nagasaki Prefecture.

This chawan is decorated with a painted crane pattern, the hallmark decoration of this kiln. less

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Itoshima, Fukuoka

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