{"product_id":"kinkai-chawan-by-rakuzan-kiln-japanese-tea-bowl-edo-senke-inscribed-japan","title":"Kinkai Chawan by Rakuzan Kiln – Japanese Tea Bowl – Edo Senke Inscribed – Japan","description":"Prestigious **Kinkai Chawan** by **Rakuzan Kiln** master **Shimizu Hiroshi**. This **Japanese Tea Bowl** features **Edo Senke Inscribed** calligraphy by the **10th Master Kawakami Kansetsu**. A **Museum Level Art** piece, ideal for **Zen Tea Masters** and collectors of **Fine Japanese Pottery** and **Ceremony Utensils**.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA masterwork tea bowl from the Rakuzan Kiln, featuring the collaboration of potter Shimizu Hiroshi and the Edo Senke 10th generation grandmaster, Kawakami Kansetsu. This piece represents the 'Kinkai' (Gimhae) style, a traditional Korean-influenced aesthetic highly prized in the Japanese tea world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Basic Details**\u003cbr\u003e- **Potter**: Shimizu Hiroshi (Rakuzan Kiln)\u003cbr\u003e- **Calligraphy**: Kawakami Kansetsu (10th Grandmaster of Edo Senke School)\u003cbr\u003e- **Technique**: Kinkai-style (soft porcelain-like glaze with subtle iron-slip inscription)\u003cbr\u003e- **Era**: Mid to Late 20th Century (Showa Era)\u003cbr\u003e- **Origin**: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- **Dimensions**: Diameter 12.7 cm, Height 8.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e- **Weight**: 237g\u003cbr\u003e- **Box**: Original Signed Four-corner Stacked Wooden Box (Yohosanchi-box)\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition**: Immaculate condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Cultural \u0026amp; Artistic Insight**\u003cbr\u003eKinkai ware originated from the Gimhae region of Korea and was adopted by Japanese tea masters for its pure, simplified beauty. Having an inscription from a Grandmaster (Iemoto) transforms a technical object into a spiritual lineage tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Deep-Dive Commentary**\u003cbr\u003e**Artistry**: The glaze has a slight greenish-white translucency typical of master-level Kinkai. The inscription is written with 'Kanpira' (bold brush) style, anchoring the bowl with the authority of the Edo Senke school.\u003cbr\u003e**Form**: The bowl follows the classic tea-gathering shape, with a balanced foot (Kodai) that shows the quality of the clay. The weight of 237g suggests a delicate, thin-walled construction that is a joy to hold.\u003cbr\u003e**Usage**: This bowl is intended for formal 'Koicha' (thick tea) or significant 'Chakai' (gathering). Its pedigree makes it a centerpiece for practitioners of the Edo Senke tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*A dialogue between a master's brush and a potter's wheel, frozen in time.*","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61566196679026,"sku":"260123_a_1718","price":858.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m74614821736_1.jpg?v=1770107697","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/kinkai-chawan-by-rakuzan-kiln-japanese-tea-bowl-edo-senke-inscribed-japan","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}