This Kobushi-yaki tea bowl displays the distinctive beauty of shinsha-yū (辰砂釉), or copper red glaze. The surface reveals a deep crimson tone flowing into soft, misty gradients of celadon and ash green, the result of delicate control within a reduction-fired kiln. The molten glaze has pooled and cascaded in natural rhythms, creating landscapes of red, grey, and white that evoke the fleeting beauty of nature, a hallmark of Kobushi-yaki aesthetics.
The form is gently rounded with a stable foot, offering both balance and warmth in the hand. The exposed footring reveals the natural clay body beneath, grounding the vivid glaze with earthy texture. Subtle variations and flowing glaze drips express the spontaneity and vitality cherished in Japanese tea ceramics.
A refined yet expressive piece, this chawan embodies the quiet harmony between material, fire, and form that defines the Kobushi-yaki tradition.
