Deguchi Onisaburo (1871-1948) Vintage YOWAN Raku teabowl #5577

width: approx. 12cm (4.7in)

height: approx. 8.5cm (3.3in)

weight: 320g

condition: good

Accessories: none

Shipping: Shipped from Japan with a tracking number. We take great care in professional packaging to ensure the item arrives safely.

This expressionive Japanese Raku tea bowl (chawan) features a striking combination of vivid cobalt blue glazes and complex mottling. Stamped with the "Oni" seal mark, the piece showcases a dynamic contrast between the deep glaze layers and the organic, hand-formed contours of the ceramic body. The intricate interplay of overlapping glazes creates a mesmerizing visual depth that shifts gracefully under different lights. Designed with a subtly asymmetrical rim and rich tactile presence, it offers tea connoisseurs and collectors an extraordinary piece of Japanese ceramic craft. It comes complete with its dedicated wooden storage box with four-corner stoppers.

Deguchi Onisaburo
1871-1948
male

Born in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture. He was called a child prodigy from an early age, and had a peculiar psychic ability. Following an oracle, he became a subordinate of the founder of the Omoto religion, Nao Deguchi in Ayabe, in the northern part of Kyoto prefecture, and together taught as leaders to salvation. Subsequently, he became the second teacher. Married Sumiko (the youngest child), and worked hard to further develop the Omoto religion as a psychic.
In addition, he left behind a huge number of works of art, such as writing, calligraphy, pottery, poetry and songs, which he independently studied, claiming that “art is a mother that gives birth to religion.” He is especially well-known in pottery, having meticulously hand-crafted 3,000 Yowan tea cups, which are known for their bright colors.