Kuro-Oribe Ware Chawan | Japanese Tea Bowl

This Oribe style chawan ( 茶碗 ' tea bowl')is from the Seto/Mino kiln area. Kuro-Oribe uses a black glaze rather than the copper-green typically found in Oribe ware. Box lid: 東窯 Mino (Red seal on the upper right) 黒織部 Kuro Oribe 茶盌 Chawan 春草作 Made by Shunso 満久 Mitsuhisa (Red seal in the lower left) (陶印) Ceramic seal: 春草 Shunso Craftsman - 中島 春草 Nakajima Shunso (Real name: 中島 満久 Nakajima Mitsuhisa) In 1987, he was awarded the title of Traditional Craftsman of Akatsu ware, a traditional craft designated by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. He has received numerous awards since then. Ceramic 19th Century 5" x 3.25" (diameter, height) 5.75" x 6" x 4.75" (length, width, height) (Box Dimensions) SKU: C-Y3630.1