January 2011 Archives
Yamajawan
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Dear Dai-san,
...... I'm very happy and proud to have bought this bowl, it is from same period as master Eihei Dogen! Its shape seems a sperm whale so I nickname 'cachalot' (sperm whale in french.) ......
...... I would like to ask you a question: What kind of tea was drunk in the 12-13 th century?
I think it was matcha but matcha was an expensive drink for wealthy people, use for medecine or by monks in meditation periode, isn't it? Usually people used to drink loose leaves tea since 18 th century.
So it is a mystery for me.
Merci beaucoup!
Please have a nice day,
*******
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Dear ******* san,
Thank you for waiting.
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...... For your question; accoding to another historic theory, the people at that time had drunk native tea that grows naturally in interior of mountainous district in Japan, called "San-cha" (lit. "Mountain-tea"), though imported tea by Eisai is considered to be the roots of Japanese tea as more weighty theory. Originally, yamajawan (specially, bowl size and bowl shape) was the practical domestic ware for rice and cereals, and had been applied to be used as "tea bowl" by connoisseurs in more and more later years like modern era.
Yes, this is also the conceptional beauty of application, - "Mitate".
Arigatogozaimasu.
Have a wonderful day!
Dai Okumura
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Old kohiki white-glazed tea bowl, dates back to the middle era of Choson dynasty, approximately late 17th - early 18th century, D 14.5 x H 6.6 cm (5.7 x 2.6 in), with attached wood storage box written as "Korai" ("Koryo"; *An expression as generic name of all kind of old Korean tea bowl in such a case) and with kaou signature of Hounsai (Urasenke Grand Tea Master XV). ---> DESCRIPTION
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Old Picture-Seto (E-Seto) lidded bowl with iron-glazed flower design as a Mingei folk art ware, approximately early-mid 19th century, ---> DESCRIPTION
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MAKUZU STUDIO PORCELAIN MEOTO TEACUPS by Miyagawa Kozan II ---> DESCRIPTION
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Hi,
Short but important revision.
I revised "Reborn Karatsu tea bowl" for a question from a customer (Thank you very much!).
As the reference, the below is the contents of our mails.
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Dear Dai:
I love this bowl. It is similar to my favorite Momoyama Karatsu bowl you displayed at MAK. I am sad about chip on rim.
Is this chip original part of pottery or did it occur after yobitsugi? Could it be repaired to enjoy full beauty of use as chawan? Or is it worth more if unrepaired? Could you share your thought?
Lastly, there is large hairline crack. Does this "ping" clear or with rattle and may also need repair?
P.S. As you can tell, I favor Karatsu and early ash/white slip bowls. I love your selection.
Arigato, ********
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******** san,
Thank you very much for your interest and suggestion.
I think this chip and a big crack you suggest at mouth-rim would be occurred after yobitsugi work because it should have been repaired considering this position.
Unless your lip touch this position and pour hot water over this "line" (because it leaks), I consider this chawan in the present condition would be able to be used for tea specially for Koi-cha.
However, I must add this description for its further condition, and I appreciate you very much for your suggestion.
I'm very glad to hear praise from you, and will continue to list art pieces which inspire us.
Please enjoy.
Arigatogozaimasu,
Dai Okumura
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Old Blue-&-White Picture-Karatsu large bowl/plate (Ko Sometsuke E-Karatsu hachi) as "Presentation Karatsu ware" for Daimyo class, called Kenjo-garatsu (Kenjo Karatsu), designed with karakusa arabesque pattern and single Chinese character (as "Kusunoki"?), approximately 18th century, size: D 25.5 x H 5.2 cm (10 x 2 in), with attached wood storage box written as "Karatsu Ko Sometsuke, Hachi".
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A heavy and profound Seto-type tea bowl in the traditional Japanese color of Tetsuguro (Lit,. "Iron black" / #281a14), considered to be made as Kuro-yaki chawan by the founder, Hirasawa Kuro (1772-1840 / Potter, Sukisha (connoisseur), and Samurai as Owari feudal retainer) according to the sign and the style,
---> DESCRIPTION
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Early Ureshino-yaki
tea bowl enameled with namako sea cucumber glaze, apploximately
17th century, D 12 x H 6.8 cm (4.7
x 2.7 in), with an attached wood storage
box written as "Tea bowl, *Tominaga Genroku,
Old kiln site, Excavation". ---> DESCRIPTION
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Old Hagi tea bowl (Ko Hagi jawan), followed in the style of Ido tea bowl of Koryo dynasty as ultimate example for wabi article, ---> DESCRIPTION
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Initial Karatsu tea bowl with elaborate restoration work of gold-copper alloy lines called Dou-tsugi,
which put another similar substitute excavated piece at the same kiln-site together for one missing part (*the rest are original pieces.), Approximately 1570-1620. ---> DESCRIPTION
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Initial biscuit firing domestic ware from Seto, called Ko Seto yamajawan (lit., Old Seto mountain bowl ; Proto pottery bowl), considered to be made in the transitional period between Heian yamajawan to Kamakura yamajawan, approximately 12-13th century, ---> DESCRIPTION
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Again,
Please just be careful to not waste your budget any more for getting "chawan" made from the prescribed form for mass production (hope you know what I'm talking about...), which seem to be the early pieces in Edo period specially for the the most of international bidders in eBay auction.
Even if you just value "appearance" as what representative old chawan looks like in easy first sight and not consider its age, you would have paid too much for those unfortunately.
Otherwise, it would be expensive tuition fee for the experience as well.
Please understand the situation and the fact as long as you are seeking "real" and "aesthetic" antiques in certain level.
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[Attention]
Since I was recently asked about the listing items of the other seller from Japan a few times (?! me? but what an honor, thanks.), I want to tell about that right here for assistance.
Please be careful for some counterfeits in this category here at eBay auction, specially the items as "chawan" which imitate the appearances of old representative oriental pottery including Shino, Oribe, Seto, Choson, or etc. So, please look at the listings of the seller carefully, and will easily know those basis (mold, clay) are almost all same regardless of what kind of pottery. Those are "old-looks" modern mass production as well-known device originally for domestic market. Its excessive pricing is wrong and makes the beginners confuse (or believe), and I personally think that the attitude of being such a dealer is wrong as well, though it's totally depends on what you really want. Anyway, watch out!
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Dear Customer :
Thank you very much for replying about the survey,
and I hope your valuable voice reflect this coming bargain sale as 7/10 days auction.
(*Start from 1/13 at 13:21:48 PST)
The most of relisting items are starting from nearly 50%off of its 'Buy it now" price, and some items are more discounted! So why not, please check it out, and don't miss this special opportunity.
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Arigatogozaimasu from Japan, and Good luck!
Dai Okumura
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Dear Customer:
I hope you are enjoying new year time.
This time, I want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you.
Please help us serve you better by taking a moment to answer us about the below questions.
(1) What our existing item (Buy it now items) are you interested in owning? [Multiple items are welcome.]
(2) And, how much can you pay for the above item(s) you are interested in?
That's it, and please send us to mail@hotoke-antiques.com
Thank you very much, we appreciate your cooperation.
Then, after totalization of this survey, we will relist some Buy it now items starting as 7/10-day auction with No reserve as inventory adjustment. The auction will start in next week we consider.
If you have further inquiry for that, please feel free to ask us in advance.
Arigatogozaimasu.
Dai Okumura
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First "Hello" from very calm place as my local shrine.
Just a few people around bonfire with warm sound in the dark.
Throwing 5-yen coin, and got a cup of libation, hot amazake, and a cold orange for present.
Very short but significant stay.
No more, no less, a perfect departure.
Happy new year.
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