Elegant **Plum Art Chawan** by **Miyagawa Koun**. This **Japanese Tea Bowl** features a prestigious **Daitokuji Inscribed Box** by **Sessho Gotto**. A perfect **Spring Ceremony Ware** and **Zen Aesthetics** piece for **Daitokuji Zen Art** collectors looking for **Luxury Matcha Gifts** and **Fine Ceramic Art**.
A highly prestigious tea bowl (Chawan) by the Kyoto master Miyagawa Koun. This piece is authenticated with a box inscription by Goto Sessho, the 11th Abbot of the legendary Daitokuji monastery, marking it as a vessel of true spiritual pedigree.
**Basic Details** - **Artist**: Miyagawa Koun (Kyoto) - **Inscribed by**: Goto Sessho (11th Abbot of Daitokuji) - **Technique**: Hand-painted overglaze polychrome (Plum blossoms) - **Era**: Mid 20th Century (Showa Era) - **Origin**: Kyoto, Japan - **Dimensions**: approx. Diameter 12.9 cm, Height 8.5 cm - **Condition**: Excellent, clean condition
**Cultural & Artistic Insight** The Plum (Ume) is the harbinger of spring, symbolizing hope and purity. An inscription from Daitokuji, the spiritual heart of the Japanese tea ceremony, elevates the bowl from mere craft to a 'Meibutsu' (named object) degree of reverence.
**Deep-Dive Commentary** **Artistry**: Koun's brushwork is refined and lyrical. The plum branches are painted with a sense of 'Gyo' (movement), showing both the strength of the wood and the delicacy of the white petals. **Spiritual Connection**: Goto Sessho was a significant figure in modern Zen scholarship. His calligraphy on the box adds a layer of Zen contemplation (Chazen Ichimi—Tea and Zen are one) to the experience of the tea. **Usage**: This bowl is a favorite for the 'Hatsu-gama' (first kettle) of the year. Its wide, open form welcomes the viewer to appreciate the whisked green tea against the floral motif.
*A Zen master's voice, whispering through the blossoms of a Kyoto spring.*
