{"product_id":"tb129-hagi-yaki-matcha-bowl-chawan-of-issei-saito-斉藤一斉","title":"TB129 - Hagi-yaki Matcha Bowl Chawan of Issei Saitō 斉藤一斉","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage item, never used. This Hagi-yaki (萩焼) matcha chawan is a refined example of traditional Japanese tea ceramics, crafted at the esteemed Hagiden Kiln (萩殿窯) and created by the master potter Issei Saitō (斉藤一斉)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis working kiln potter (窯元), producing functional but collectible — Hagi-ware for tea practitioners and enthusiasts. His works circulate among collectors and tea-field hobbyists rather than high-end art-collectors seeking “名品 (masterpieces).”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl displays the soft, understated beauty for which Hagi ware is renowned: a gentle ash-gray glaze suffused with warm blush-pink fire marks (gohonte), forming natural circular patterns that emerge through the interaction of clay, glaze, and kiln atmosphere. These subtle color transitions deepen over time through use, a treasured characteristic known as Hagi no nanabake—the “seven transformations of Hagi.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chawan’s form is calm and well-balanced, with a slightly widening rim for comfortable whisking and a subtly raised foot that gives both stability and elegance in the hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is housed in its original signed kiri-wood tomobako, bearing the bold calligraphy for “茶碗” (tea bowl) along with the kiln and artist’s inscription, and accompanied by the original descriptive booklet—confirming its authenticity and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12 x 12 x 8cm (Bowl)\u003cbr\u003e18 x 18 x 13cm (Box)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55991038902603,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_c810bcc2-1880-4fa1-927b-9b03aa70c27a.jpg?v=1764258302","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/tb129-hagi-yaki-matcha-bowl-chawan-of-issei-saito-%e6%96%89%e8%97%a4%e4%b8%80%e6%96%89","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}