Imperial family Ri Masako (Yi Bangja 1901-1989) Vintage pottey teabowl #5582
- SKU:
- 5582
- Condition:
- Used
- Shipping:
- Free Shipping
width: approx. 14cm (5.5in)
height: approx. 6.5cm (2.6in)
weight: 246g (w/ box 763g)
condition: Slightly scratched and dirty (Slight wear/stains on box and cloth)
Accessories: Tomobako (Original Wooden Box), Tomonuno (Cloth)
Shipping: Shipped from Japan with a tracking number. We take great care in professional packaging to ensure the item arrives safely.
This exquisite Korean-style Goryeo tea bowl is a remarkable work crafted by Lee Masako (Rakushosai). Born into the Japanese Imperial Family as Princess Masako of Nashimoto, she married Prince Yi Un, the last Crown Prince of the Korean Empire, dedicating her life to building cultural bridges between Japan and Korea. Her ceramic pieces transcend standard craft, embodying a unique intersection of history, artistry, and deep cultural harmony.
The defining highlight of this piece is the expressive brushwork (Hakeme) dynamic sweep across the surface. The lively rhythm of the white slip combined with the natural depth created by the layered glaze creates a mesmerizing aesthetic scene that reveals new nuances from every angle. Featuring a grounded, rustic clay body and an understated regal form, this piece resonates deeply with tea practitioners and discerning art collectors alike. Accompanied by its original wooden box (Tomobako) and cloth, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of historical and ceramic heritage.
Yi Bangja (1901-1989)
She was consort of the crown prince of the former Empire of Korea and, during the Japanese era, was the first daughter of Prince Nashimoto Morimasa. Her Japanese name is Ri masako and Korean name is Yi Bangja.
In her later years, she was naturalized in Korea and established education for disabled children and a cloisonné research institute, while devoting effort to ceramic art on the side.
Due to those successes, the Korean government conferred upon her the "Order of the Peony" and, posthumously, the "Korean People's Order of the Rose of Sharon Prize, First Class."
