The ruggedness, rustic simplicity, and the profound aesthetic of wabi（侘び） characteristic of Bizen ware, this beautiful tea bowl seamlessly harmonizes all these elements with nature.
There is something deeply moving about the striking contrast between the vibrant, airy green of the matcha and the scorched, earthy tones of the fired clay.
Spec
Artist: Izuru Yamamoto (1932–)
Title: Important Intangible Cultural Property
Item: Chawan (Tea Bowl)
Style: Bizen Ware (Okayama, Japan)
Material: Stoneware (Unglazed)
Accessories: Unsigned wooden box (Awase-bako). Please note: The original signed box (Tomobako) is not included.
Condition Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs.
The Object An unglazed Bizen ware tea bowl. The exterior features a striking two-tone contrast: the dark, ash-covered upper section and the deep reddish-brown clay body below. These colors are not painted but are the natural result of the wood-firing process. The artist's signature mark is incised on the base.
The Artist Izuru Yamamoto was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture. He is the son of Toshu Yamamoto, a designated Living National Treasure of Bizen ware. Izuru Yamamoto integrates traditional Bizen techniques with structural forms derived from his background in sculpture.
