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Master Potter of Kyoto: Handcrafted Celadon Crackle "Kumidashi" Sencha Tea Cups (Set of 5) by Kato Rishō III with Artist-Signed Tomobako & 1984 Kyoto Provenance (Made in Japan)
Presenting an authentic, museum-grade 5-piece Japanese green tea cup suite (汲出し茶碗 揃) handcrafted by one of Kyoto's most distinguished tea ceremony potters—KATO RISHŌ III (三代 加藤利昇 / Kyoto, Japan).
Finished in a luminous, jade-like Celadon (青磁 / Seiji) featuring an intricate network of fine crackle glaze (貫入 / Kannyu), this elegant 5-cup service captures the quintessential quiet beauty (Wabi-Sabi) of traditional Kyoto Sencha tea MASTER POTTER & Master Kato Rishō III (三代 加藤利昇)Descending from a legendary lineage of Kyoto ceramic masters dedicated to traditional tea ceremonies, Kato Rishō III is celebrated for his refined wheel-throwing precision, flawless glaze balance, and mastery over historic Asian celadon glazes.
2. Jade-Like Celadon with Fine Crackle Glaze (青磁 貫入)- Luminous Depth: The soft blue-green celadon glaze pools gracefully in the interior curves, creating a serene, mirror-like backdrop that highlights the vibrant green hue of premium Japanese Gyokuro or Sencha tea.- Intricate Crazing (貫入): Intentionally formed through differential cooling, the delicate crackle web will naturally develop deeper tea patina over years of mindful use.
3. Complete Historical Provenance (昭和59年 京都清風会)- Master Signed Box (共箱): Housed in its original Japanese paulownia wood box bearing the hand-brushed kanji title "青磁 汲出茶碗", master signature "利昇造", and red artist seal.- Verified Historical Inscription: The underside of the lid bears an authentic historical inscription noting its formal presentation by the "Kyoto Seifukai" association in August 1984 (Showa 59), recorded at a value of ¥25,000 (京都清風会より VERIFIED Master Potter: Kato Rishō III (三代 加藤利昇 作)- Origin: Kyoto Kiyomizu Ware (京焼・清水焼), Japan- Style: Celadon with Fine Crackle Glaze (青磁 貫入)- Item: Sencha Green Tea Cups / Kumidashi Yunomi (Set of 5)- Dimensions (Per Cup): - Rim Diameter: Approx. 8.8 cm (3.46 Inches) - Height: Approx. 5.2 cm (2.05 Inches)- Base Marking: Incised master kiln mark on footrim- Inclusions: Original Artist-Signed Wooden Chest (Tomobako) & Studio Pamphlet- Condition: Pre-Owned in Excellent Vintage Condition (No Chips, Cracks, or & SAFE TRANSIT tea cup is individually wrapped in protective cushioning within the wooden partitions, and the entire wooden chest is double-boxed with heavy bubble wrap to ensure 100% pristine arrival worldwide.
An indispensable addition to any Japanese tea ceremony collection, fine tableware suite, or Asian antique gallery.
