Ryoji Hayashi (林亮次), Japanese, b.1940

A Shino Chawan 

Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)

About the work

This shino chawan by Ryoji Hayashi reflects the robust elegance of the Mino tradition. The hand-built form is enveloped in a thick feldspathic glaze of soft milky white, contrasted by warm reddish tones from the underlying iron-rich clay. Natural kiln variations, subtle pitting, and irregularities enhance the bowl’s dynamic surface, imbuing it with a tactile wabi-sabi character. Substantial in presence yet intimate in use, the piece exemplifies Hayashi’s mastery of traditional aesthetics adapted to the tea ceremony.

The bowl is accompanied by its original signed wooden box, cloth, and insert, confirming authenticity and provenance.

Dimensions

9.3cm(h) x 13cm(w) x 12.5cm(d)

Footnote

Ryoji Hayashi (b. 1940, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture) is a third-generation potter of the Shozan kiln, specializing in Shino ware tea ceramics. Since 1961, he has exhibited in the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and the Tokai Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition. He has held numerous solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and is recognized for his refined interpretations of Shino tradition.