Museum quality **Satsuma Ware Chawan** by the legendary **Chin Jukan**. This **Japanese Tea Bowl** features **Fine Gold Enamels** and **Polychrome Art** for the ultimate **Luxury Zen Decor**. Housed in a **Signed Tomobako**, it's an **investment-grade gift** for **International Art Collectors** and **Japanese Craft Enthusiasts**.
A supreme example of Satsuma ware by the most prestigious lineage in the craft, the 14th or 15th generation Chin Jukan. This piece represents the global standard for Japanese porcelain, combining warm cream-colored glazes with microscopic hand-painted decoration.
**Basic Details** - **Artist**: Chin Jukan (The premier lineage of Satsuma pottery) - **Technique**: White Satsuma (Shiro-Satsuma) with Kin-ran-de (Gold brocade style) enamels - **Era**: Late 20th Century to Modern (Heisei Era) - **Origin**: Kagoshima Prefecture (Satsuma), Japan - **Dimensions**: Diameter 12.5 cm, Height 7.3 cm - **Box**: Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako) - **Condition**: Like New / Unused condition
**Cultural & Artistic Insight** Satsuma ware gained world fame at the 1867 Paris Expo. The Chin Jukan kiln maintains the aristocratic standards of that era, using a unique crackle glaze (Kannyu) that acts as a canvas for intricate floral and auspicious patterns.
**Deep-Dive Commentary** **Artistry**: The precision of the gold linework and the vibrancy of the pigments are unmatched. Each petal of the flowers is shaded with multiple firings to achieve a lifelike depth. The warm cream base color is achieved through a secret clay refining process known only to the Jukan studio. **Legacy**: The Chin Jukan family has been the official potters of the Satsuma domain for over 400 years. Their works are held in the British Museum and leading collections worldwide. **Usage**: This bowl is a 'centerpiece' utensil. Its weight and surface texture are designed for the most formal tea ceremonies (Chakai), where it is shared and admired by high-ranking guests.
*A legend written in gold and cream, the heart of the Satsuma spirit.*
