{"product_id":"tc29-seto-yaki-matcha-bowl-chawan-by-kato-haruji-加藤春二","title":"TC29 - Seto-yaki Matcha Bowl Chawan by Katō Haruji 加藤春二","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage item, never used. This Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) chawan was crafted by the skilled potter Katō Haruji (加藤春二) of Aoi-gama (葵窯) from 1974, a kiln known for its warm glazes and expressive hand-painted decoration. The bowl is formed in a classic, easy-to-hold shape and finished in a soft brown glaze with natural variations typical of Seto’s long ceramic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior is beautifully adorned with a serene landscape scene: deep indigo leaves brushed in bold strokes, delicate flying birds, and a stylized white mountain—elements that create a sense of quiet movement and seasonal atmosphere. The hand-painted motifs sit gracefully against the earthy clay body, evoking the refined simplicity and grounded aesthetics of Seto ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatō Haruji (加藤春二) was born on February 11, 1892, in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, where he inherited the long-established Aoi Kiln (葵窯). In 1926, he succeeded to the name and became the second-generation “Haruji,” continuing the family’s ceramic tradition. Renowned for his mastery of classic Seto glazes such as Ko-Seto and Oribe, he was formally recognized by Aichi Prefecture as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for these traditional techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeto-yaki, one of Japan’s historic Six Ancient Kilns (日本六古窯), is celebrated for its long tradition of functional yet artistic pottery. This chawan by Katō Haruji embodies that lineage—simple, natural, and expressive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 13 x 13 x 7.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56011870536011,"sku":"TC29","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_262b60cc-9228-44d2-aaf8-fe6a168eaf16.jpg?v=1764534557","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/tc29-seto-yaki-matcha-bowl-chawan-by-kato-haruji-%e5%8a%a0%e8%97%a4%e6%98%a5%e4%ba%8c","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}