A Kutani-yaki tea bowl by Roko, in the overglaze enamel tradition of Ishikawa Prefecture.
The white crackle ground gives the surface a quiet depth — not the thick opacity of a modern glaze, but something that breathes. Against it, hibiscus flowers (fuyo) are rendered in soft purple and pink with gold leaf accents, accompanied by blue morning glory. The palette is restrained and precise. Each flower is placed, not scattered.
Kutani overglaze enamel work demands both the painter's hand and the ceramicist's form. Here the balance holds: the bowl is light without feeling fragile, decorated without feeling busy. It sits in the hand with an ease that speaks of long consideration.
The signed wooden box reads: 抹茶碗 芦湖作. The box shows some wear consistent with age and storage — the bowl itself is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: diameter 12 cm, height 7.7 cm Condition: Very good (bowl excellent; box has some wear) Box: Signed wooden box (tomobako) included
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