This handcrafted Hagi-yaki chawan (tea bowl) was created by Takeyoshi Kento, a traditional ceramic artist from Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture—a region renowned for its warm, rustic pottery. Hagi ware is beloved for its soft textures, natural glazes, and subtle, earthy tones that evolve with use over time.
The surface of this tea bowl exhibits the hallmark qualities of Hagi-yaki: gentle gradients of color, a semi-glossy finish, and a wabi-sabi form that reflects the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony. It comes with the original signed wooden box (tomobako), affirming its authenticity and origin.
Details
Material: Pottery (Hagi ware)
Artist: Kento Takeyoshi (建信)
Diameter: 5.25 in (13.5 cm)
Height: 3 in (8 cm)
(*Measurements are approximate.)
Origin: Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Accessories: Signed wooden tomobako included
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age
A beautiful piece for tea ceremony practitioners or collectors of Japanese crafts, valued for both its function and timeless beauty.
