Arita Ware: Oil-Spot Tenmoku Matcha Bowl (Gold Rim Finish) カップ

Arita Ware: Oil-Spot Tenmoku Matcha Bowl (Gold Rim Finish) カップThis oil spot Tenmoku expresses "the shining black of the universe." Oil spot Tenmoku refers to the shimmering, clustered crystalline patterns that appear on the surface of the ware, much like drops of oil. It is a revered vessel, esteemed by powerful daimyo like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as well as by scholars and literati, who saw it as "a vessel reflecting the cosmos." The appeal of Shinemon's oil spot Tenmoku tea bowl lies in its

Accompanied by an elegant paulownia box

They make an excellent addition to any desk

A Beautifully Rounded Vase with Luxurious Floral Patterns

who pursued a new style of Arita ware that honored tradition but was not bound by it

providing excellent usability

Whether for tea

with its mystical accidental qualities

exemplify the finesse and beauty that only the head of the Kobatake family

These cups are a masterpiece of high-level craftsmanship

The colors are sensitive to slight changes in glaze composition

These sake vessels excel in heat retention and cooling capabilities

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