A "Shibugami" Tea Bowl (渋紙茶碗)

Showa Era (1926–1989)

About the work

A striking tea bowl by Kato Shunto, executed in his distinctive Shibugami (渋紙, persimmon-dyed paper) style. The bowl is generously potted with gently flaring sides and coated in a rich reddish-brown ash glaze whose warm, earthy tones evoke the appearance of aged persimmon-dyed paper. Fine variations in colour, subtle kiln effects, and the softly lustrous surface lend the work a quiet depth that rewards close appreciation.

Shunto's mastery of ash glaze techniques is evident throughout the piece. The natural texture of the clay remains perceptible beneath the glaze, while the restrained form reflects the aesthetic values of the Japanese tea ceremony, where simplicity, warmth, and the beauty of natural materials are celebrated. The bowl possesses a refined yet rustic character, making it equally suited for practical use in chanoyu or as an object of contemplation.

The tea bowl is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako), original wrapping cloth, and accompanying documentation.

Dimensions

7.3cm(h) x 14.7cm(w)

Footnote

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶, 1916–2005) was a leading ceramic artist of Seto ware and a recognised master of ash-glaze (kaiyū) ceramics. Born in Akazu, one of Seto's oldest pottery districts, he established himself as an independent artist after the Second World War and gained national recognition when his work was accepted into the Nitten exhibition in 1950. Throughout his career he explored and revitalised traditional Seto techniques, including Oribe, Shino, Irabo, iron-glaze, and ash-glaze wares.
Renowned for his innovative development of ash-glaze ceramics, Kato expanded the expressive possibilities of traditional Seto pottery through extensive experimentation with firing methods, glaze composition, and surface decoration. His achievements earned numerous honours, including the Prime Minister's Prize, the Aichi Prefecture Arts and Culture Award, and designation as a Holder of Intangible Cultural Property by Aichi Prefecture in 1994 for his mastery of ash-glaze techniques. Today he is regarded as one of the most important figures in modern Seto ceramics.

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Goro Kawamoto (河本五郎), Japanese, 1919-1986

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), Japanese, 1916-2005

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), Japanese, 1916-2005

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), Japanese, 1916-2005

Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), Japanese, 1916-2005

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Ryoji Hayashi (林亮次), Japanese, b.1940

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