Kawakita Handeishi (1878-1963) Japanese Matcha Bowl with Box #5546

width: approx. 12.1cm (4.8in)

height: approx. 8.5cm (3.3in)

weight: approx. 385g (w/ box 561g)

condition: Visible signs of age and wear. Please refer to the images for details.

Accessories: Original wooden box

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

This exceptional Japanese Matcha Bowl (Chawan) crafted by Kawakita Handeishi is a profound embodiment of the traditional tea ceremony spirit, blending rustic elegance with timeless craftsmanship. Known alongside Kitaoji Rosanjin as one of the towering cultural figures of modern Japanese ceramics, Kawakita Handeishi was a prominent financier who pursued pottery purely as an art form, famously refusing to sell his creations and instead gifting them to friends. His celebrated artistic style is characterized by a bold, unconstrained, and deeply spontaneous freedom that defied conventional constraints. For collectors and tea practitioners alike, the true soul of this piece lies in its rich, earthy clay texture ("Tsuchiaji") and the powerful, rugged carving around the footbed, showcasing a masterful sense of sculptural balance. The stunning, organic interplay of the layered glaze creates a captivating landscape on the ceramic surface, rendering each view entirely unique—a testament to the beauty of natural transformation under fire. Its robust, intentionally asymmetrical form sits perfectly in the hands, offering both visual harmony and a comforting stability during use. Preserved in a weathered wooden storage box that speaks to its history, this piece beautifully illustrates the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi.