Antique KIZETO ware teabowl w/ authenticated box #5164 for sale

Up for sale is this "Antique KIZETO ware teabowl w/ authenticated box #5164" If you have any questions please contact us before buy it. No reserve.

Height: approx. 8.3 cm (3 9⁄32 in)
Caliber: approx. 13 cm (5 1⁄8 in)
Width (Body): approx. 14 cm (5 33⁄64 in)
Weight: 495g (w/ box 753g)
Origin: Japan

This Edo-period (1603-1868) Kizeto tea bowl, accompanied by a box inscribed by Living National Treasure Kato Takuo, holds significant appeal. Kizeto ware, originating in the Momoyama period in Mino, is renowned for its pale yellow glaze and distinctive texture.

Kato Takuo dedicated himself to the reproduction and study of Kizeto, earning high acclaim for his expertise. A tea bowl accompanied by his inscribed box not only authenticates the piece but also provides insight into its provenance and historical context.

This tea bowl seamlessly blends the traditions of Edo-period Mino ware with Kato Takuo's expert appraisal, offering both practical utility in tea ceremonies and value as a work of art. Its historical significance and assured authenticity make it a highly attractive item for tea enthusiasts and ceramics collectors alike.

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