Korean Ceramic Irabo Tea Bowl Chawan Joseon Dynasty

Description

A ceramic chawan tea bowl made in Korea for Japanese market circa 17th century. The chawan is identified as Irabo … more A ceramic chawan tea bowl made in Korea for Japanese market circa 17th century. The chawan is identified as Irabo type. Irabo bowls were essentially considered as a second generation or late period Korean export, made specifically to meet the demand of the tea ceremonies that had become very popular in Edo Japan beginning in the early seventeenth century. The taste is catered to the Japanese and priced for their rustic appeal and wabi-sabi spirit. Irabo is characterized by its coarse and sandy clay that is rich in iron and ocher-color ash glaze that shows intentional irregularity.
The chawan on offer features a deep conical body supported by foot ring. Slightly irregular, the surface is covered with a beautiful deep ochre color glaze with natural black marks. The surface texture is characterized by granule sandy clay and exposed encircling lines from the potter's wheel. On the rim, it has an old kintsugi repair, adding an additional touch of charm to the piece. less