Authentic **Hina Doll Tea Bowl** by master **Oshikoji Shozaemon**. This **Japanese Chawan** for **Girls Day Festival** features **Kyoto Pottery Art** and is a perfect **Spring Ceremony Ware**. Housed in a **Signed Tomobako**, it is a **Luxury Matcha Gift** for **Hina Matsuri Decor** and **Fine Ceramic Art** collectors.
A charming and festive tea bowl by the Kyoto master Oshikoji Shozaemon, specifically designed for the Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) season. The bowl features delicate motifs associated with the traditional festival of late spring.
**Basic Details** - **Artist**: Oshikoji Shozaemon (Kyoto lineage) - **Technique**: Overglaze polychrome on fine stoneware (Kyo-yaki) - **Era**: Late 20th Century (Heisei Era) - **Origin**: Kyoto, Japan - **Dimensions**: Diameter 12.5 cm, Height 8 cm - **Box**: Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako) and history pamphlet - **Condition**: Immaculate condition
**Cultural & Artistic Insight** Hina Matsuri, or Girls' Day, is a time to pray for the happiness and health of young girls. In the tea ceremony, using a 'Hina-e' (Doll-print) bowl brings the celebratory spirit of the home into the stillness of the tea room.
**Deep-Dive Commentary** **Artistry**: Oshikoji Shozaemon is an esteemed name in Kyoto ceramics. The brushwork on this bowl is vibrant yet elegant, capturing the aristocratic grace of the Hina dolls with authentic Kyo-yaki color palettes. **Seasonality**: This bowl is typically used during late February and March. Its wide, open form is designed to showcase the bright green of freshly whisked matcha against the festive interior patterns. **Usage**: The 'Oshikoji' style is characterized by a balance between luxury and functionality. The weight is substantial enough to feel steady in the hand, but light enough to handle with grace.
*A celebration of new life, held within the warmth of Kyoto clay.*
