{"product_id":"iris-style-tea-bowl-by-ikkyu-gama-japanese-chawan-summer-flower-art-japan","title":"Iris Style Tea Bowl by Ikkyu-gama – Japanese Chawan – Summer Flower Art – Japan","description":"Exquisite **Iris Style Tea Bowl** by master **Ikkyu-gama**. This **Japanese Chawan** featuring **Summer Flower Art** of **Himehiougizuisen** is a pristine **Tea Ceremony Ware** for **Zen Aesthetics**. Brand new in **Signed Tomobako**, a perfect **Botanical Tea Gift** for **Fine Ceramic Art** collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stunning, unused tea bowl by the Kyoto kiln Ikkyu-gama. It depicts the 'Hime-hiougi-zuisen' (Montbretia\/Iris family), a vibrant flower that brings a sense of fresh summer energy to the tea room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Basic Details**\u003cbr\u003e- **Artist**: Ikkyu-gama (Kyoto)\u003cbr\u003e- **Technique**: Overglaze polychrome on fine stoneware\u003cbr\u003e- **Era**: 21st Century (Modern)\u003cbr\u003e- **Origin**: Kyoto, Japan\u003cbr\u003e- **Dimensions**: Diameter 12 cm, Height 8 cm\u003cbr\u003e- **Box**: Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako)\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition**: New, unused\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Cultural \u0026amp; Artistic Insight**\u003cbr\u003eIn Kyoto pottery, botanical accuracy is blended with artistic flair. The Hime-hiougi-zuisen is a relatively modern favorite in the tea world, cherished for its bright orange-red flowers that symbolize resilience and passionate beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Deep-Dive Commentary**\u003cbr\u003e**Artistry**: The brushwork is crisp and vibrant. The long, blade-like leaves provide a vertical strength that balances the delicate floral blossoms. Ikkyu-gama is known for its clarity of color and high-quality stoneware bodies.\u003cbr\u003e**Modern Tradition**: While adhering to the Kyoto tradition, Ikkyu-gama often explores flowers not found in medieval texts, bringing a fresh, contemporary breath to the ancient ritual of tea.\u003cbr\u003e**Usage**: This bowl is perfectly suited for use from June to August. Its new, pristine condition makes it an ideal 'Hatsu-tsukai' (first use) bowl for a celebratory summer tea gathering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*A flame of summer petals, drinking in the cool of the tea.*","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61566196253042,"sku":"260123_a_1715","price":761.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m29756859336_1.jpg?v=1770107680","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/iris-style-tea-bowl-by-ikkyu-gama-japanese-chawan-summer-flower-art-japan","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}