Haiyūsai Yōhen Tea Ceremony Bowl by Ikai Yūichi

Description

Kyoto native Ikai Yūichi has trained under the late Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) who, in 1985, was awarded the title of Living National Treasure for his outstanding work in ceramic making.  And it is from his sensei that Ikai learned the secrets to coaxing subtle hues and fluid effects from the oldest and most rudimentary of all glazes - hai, or ash.

This inspired tea ceremony bowl is done in an ash glaze (haiyū) made from oak and chestnut.  It came from the kiln imbued with the kind of rustic, organic tenor for which Ikai's works are renowned.  Rivulets of vitrified ash flow around pebbles of feldspar which have burst from their earthen bed while being superheated in the kiln.

Full of warmth and texture, this chawan makes the unique addition any tea ware collection.

A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by the artist.  Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.

A fukusa display cloth is included.

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