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Circa 1850 Kiyomizu Chawan or Tea Ceremony Bowl

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Circa 1850 Kiyomizu Chawan or Tea Ceremony Bowl, Kyoto, Japan. A rare example, late Edo period. Incredibly light pottery, elegant crackle glaze & restrained decoration of a few leaves. The red inscription is Ogurazan, a Kyoto mountain. The impressed kiln/workshop mask has not been deciphered. Bowls like this are also called "matcha bowl". This one is the period of Kiyomizu Rokubei III (headed kiln from 1838-1883). 2 light hairlines at rim. 4 7/8" dia., 2.25" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Diameter: 4.88 in (12.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. 2 light hairlines at rim. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WCI-8724z1stDibs: LU6458240358892

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