{"product_id":"uno-sokan-celadon-tea-bowl-intangible-cultural-heritage-master-signed-wood-box","title":"Uno Sokan Celadon Tea Bowl — Intangible Cultural Heritage Master, Signed Wood Box","description":"A wide, luminous celadon tea bowl by Uno Sokan — designated holder of an Intangible Cultural Property. The glaze lies across the interior like still water: pale blue-grey moving toward deeper tones at the base, with faint brushstroke traces beneath the surface. The open form invites the eye to rest. This piece carries institutional weight, held lightly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◾ Artist: Uno Sokan (宇野宗甕), designated Intangible Cultural Heritage master, Kyoto\u003cbr\u003e◾ Dimensions: approx. 6cm height × 14.8cm width\u003cbr\u003e◾ Glaze: Celadon (seiji) — pale blue-grey, brushmark traces under glaze\u003cbr\u003e◾ Style: Flat open form (hirachawan) — ideal for summer tea ceremony\u003cbr\u003e◾ Condition: No chips or cracks\u003cbr\u003e◾ Provenance: Signed artist's wood box (共箱) and cloth (仕覆) included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◽ Cultural Insight\u003cbr\u003eUno Sokan (1888–1973) was one of the defining figures of modern Kyoto ceramics. A student of Itaya Hazan and a master of Qing Dynasty-influenced celadon, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property — the highest recognition the Japanese government can confer upon a living artist. His celadon work is characterized by subtle color gradation and an almost meditative surface quality: the glaze does not perform, it settles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◽ Deep Dive\u003cbr\u003eThe釣窯 (tsuri-gama) refers to a suspended kiln technique associated with Sokan's distinctive firing method, allowing precise atmosphere control for celadon. In this bowl, the pale blue-grey exterior transitions into a cooler, more luminous interior — evidence of atmospheric reduction firing. The hirachawan form (flat, wide-mouthed bowl) is associated with summer tea gatherings (natsu no chaji), where a shallower vessel draws heat away more readily. The dark iron rim line is a hallmark of authentic celadon work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◽ 日本語説明\u003cbr\u003e無形文化財保持者・宇野宗甕による釣窯青磁平茶碗。淡い青磁釉が器全体を覆い、内底には窯変による深みのある色調が現れます。夏の茶事に映える平形。共箱・仕覆付き。\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔹 [ SHIPPING \u0026amp; PACKAGING ]\u003cbr\u003e• Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days\u003cbr\u003e• Carrier: Japan Post EMS \/ UPS (with tracking)\u003cbr\u003e• Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61649527669106,"sku":"260307_a_2401","price":1431.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m68424408517_1.jpg?v=1773129337","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/uno-sokan-celadon-tea-bowl-intangible-cultural-heritage-master-signed-wood-box","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}