Japanese Black Raku Tea Bowl Hannya Mask Attributed to Ogata Kenzan #5560

width: approx. 11cm (4.3in)

height: approx. 9.2cm (3.6in)

weight: approx. 390g

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 is an extraordinary Japanese black Raku chawan (tea bowl) featuring a powerful hand-painted Hannya demon mask, attributed to the legendary Edo-period ceramic artist Ogata Kenzan. The deep, lustrous black glaze creates a dramatic contrast with the vivid, rhythmic brushwork of the Hannya motif, making it an exceptional centerpiece for a traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu).

On the base next to the foot (kodai), the distinctive "Kenzan" signature is clearly visible within a white slip painted section, offering an exquisite point of appreciation during the tool inspection (haiken) ritual. This tea bowl embodies the classic wabi-sabi aesthetic with its natural distortion from hand-forming, the rich texture of the fired clay (tsuchiaji), and the fascinating glaze dynamic.

Perfect for tea masters, practitioners, and antique collectors, this authentic Japanese ceramic art piece promises to inspire deep conversation and poetic dialogue (mondo) between the host and guests about its bold theme, artistic lineage, and historic attribution.