Lovely **Vegetable Art Chawan** by **Ikkyu-gama**. This **Kenzan Style Bowl** features a playful **Radish and Turnip** motif in **Traditional Kyo-yaki** enamels. Brand new in **Signed Tomobako**, it's an **Ideal Culinary Gift** for **Zen House Decor** and **Fine Art Ceramic** collectors who love **Japanese Folktale** art.
A delightful tea bowl from the Ikkyu-gama kiln in Kyoto, inspired by the innovative 'Kenzan-utsushi' style. The bowl is decorated with hand-painted Daikon (radish) and Kabu (turnip), motifs that have been beloved in the Kyoto food and art culture for centuries.
**Basic Details** - **Artist**: Ikkyu-gama (Kyoto kiln) - **Technique**: Kenzan-style overglaze decoration on fine stoneware - **Era**: 21st Century (Modern) - **Origin**: Kyoto, Japan - **Dimensions**: Height 8.3 cm, Diameter 12.1 cm - **Box**: Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako) - **Condition**: Brand New
**Cultural & Artistic Insight** In Japanese culture, the Turnip (Kabu) is a pun for 'Kabu' (stock/reputation), and the Daikon is a symbol of rustic strength. Together, they represent a harvest of good fortune and grounded humility, common themes in Zen-inspired ceramics.
**Deep-Dive Commentary** **Artistry**: The brushwork is expressive and spirited, using a limited palette of white, green, and iron-red to achieve a 'sumi-e' (ink wash) quality on the ceramic surface. The glaze has a warm, vintage feel characteristic of the Kenzan school. **Composition**: The vegetables are painted with a sense of 'Kyo-yasai' (Kyoto heirloom vegetable) pride. The interior is wide and smooth, allowing the matcha to foam beautifully against the cream-colored base. **Usage**: This bowl is a favorite for informal 'Chakai' or as a unique gift for chefs, gardeners, and those who appreciate the 'beauty of the ordinary'. Its new condition makes it a reliable choice for long-term use.
*A harvest of silence, gathered from the fields of Kyoto and held in stone.*
