Green Oribe chawan also known as narumi-oribe with the rich moss like green glaze to the rim; decorated on one side with three angular arches suggesting the low entrance to a tea house and the other side with opposing uchiwa (fans) when placed at the entrance acting as a protective and cleansing boundary for the tea room.
Height: 7.1 cm; diameter 13.1 cm
The tomobako signed by Hounsai Hanso Soshitsu ( 1923-2025) the 15th head of the famous Urasenke tea school in Kyoto. He was known as the Tea Ambassador and authored many books on the spirit of tea.
This chawan having significant importance.
Bronze crane neck flower vase, China, 13th century.
A classical shape bronze vase for use in the tea ceremony.
Peach shape body with a slightly everted lip and a elegant formed ring foot, referred to as Sorori type
Green Oribe chawan also known as narumi-oribe with the rich moss like green glaze to the rim; decorated on one side with three angular arches suggesting the low entrance to a tea house and the other side with opposing uchiwa (fans) when placed at the entrance acting as a protective and cleansing boundary for the tea room.
Height: 7.1 cm; diameter 13.1 cm
The tomobako signed by Hounsai Hanso Soshitsu ( 1923-2025) the 15th head of the famous Urasenke tea school in Kyoto. He was known as the Tea Ambassador and authored many books on the spirit of tea.
This chawan having significant importance.
Bronze crane neck flower vase, China, 13th century.
A classical shape bronze vase for use in the tea ceremony.
Peach shape body with a slightly everted lip and a elegant formed ring foot, referred to as Sorori type
