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Karatsu Ware Mishima-Karatsu Style Teabowl with Kyogen-Hakama Design

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A Kogaratsu teabowl fired in the early Edo period. The deep wall is decorated with the inlay pattern of “Kyogen Hakama,” and the expansive clay exposed area gives it a rough, earthy feel. The pattern’s name, the so-called “Kyogen Hakama,” a round motif in the bowl’s centre, is derived from it resembles the pattern of costumes of Kyogen performers but was initially applied to Korean tea bowls. The rounded inside of the footing and grits on the well are characteristics of the early Joseon dynasty pieces, suggesting that this piece was assumed to be crafted by a potter from South Gyeongsang Province who was brought to Japan after the Second Japanese Invasion of Korea (1597–1598). The bowl features irregularly positioned and shaped round patterns, and its uneven firing results in a variety of expressive textures.

The matte texture on half of the body is due to its position during firing. Several hairlines, including those generated during firing and the hairlines extending from the lip, are Kintsugi restored. Aside from these, the tea bowl is in good condition and shows no other noticeable defects. It is accompanied by a box.

W11.5cm×H9cm
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