Ki Seto 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.

Ki Seto, or yellow Seto, is an ash glaze which originated in Minō (central Japan) during the mid-16th century and is closely linked to oribé and shino pottery.  The glaze is denoted by its bone-white to yellow hues and copper greens.  Ki Seto was highly prized by tea ceremony practitioners of the time who found its warmth and quiet simplicity complimentary to the aesthetics of Japan's tea culture.

Ikai Yūichi keeps the Ki Seto tradition alive with the introduction of this lovely chawan.  Deftly formed from a sandy clay and surprisingly lightweight in the hands, it makes the worthy addition to any tea ceremony 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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