Japanese Hagi Ceramic Pottery
Tall Teacup Yunomi
Pink & White Japan
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Type: Tea Cup (Yunomi)
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 20th C. (1900s)
Origin/Maker: Hagi ware (萩焼), Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Maker's mark on base near foot notch.
The subtle form and natural, subdued colors of Hagi ware are highly regarded. In particular, the beautiful contrast between the bright green color of matcha [tea] and the warm neutral tones of Hagi ware is aesthetically notable. Regarding tea wares, there is a famous expression in Japanese that is "Raku first, Hagi second and Karatsu third". This old tea adage indicates the rank of tea wares preferred for tea ceremonies. It implies that tea wares with distinguishing characteristics of earthy feel and looks are most valued.
Two types of fine-grained soft clay are used as the base material. The earth is first mixed with water, then strained. During the process, wood chips are often added, causing the less dense parts to rise while the heavier parts sink to the bottom. This preparation process is repeated for two weeks until the water is entirely filtered without any residues, and the pure, fine clay is obtained from the bottom of the vat. The reddish to orange color of the clay is important as it will determine the texture and color of the Hagi surface.
The beauty of Hagi ware is appreciated not only for its earthy colors but also for the glaze. The translucent beige glaze is to draw out the natural, deep colors of the clay. After being heated in the kiln, the glaze creates its signature fine web of cracks and fine pores -known as kan-nyuu (貫入) or crazing- while cooling. Throughout the heating and cooling process, the cracks form because the glaze shrinks faster than the clay. Over time, a Hagi ware user might notice the color of the glaze getting darker. This is natural as the slightly porous surface absorbs the tea residues or sake through its tiny crackles, maturing over time.
One might also notice a chip on the bottom, which was deliberately made by local pottery makers to sell the ware to merchants instead of presenting them as gifts to the Mōri clan during the Edo period.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagi_ware
Size: 3 5/8" tall (9.2075 cm), 2 3/4" diameter (6.985 cm)
Weight: 5.9 oz (166 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected:
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos.
Subject: Narrow and tall Hagi ceramic tea cup (yunomi) with beige, pink, grey, and white coloration. With a notched foot, as is traditional with Hagi ware.
Location:
Japanese Hagi Ceramic Pottery Tall Teacup Yunomi Pink & White Japan
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See also:
Type: Tea Cup (Yunomi)
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 20th C. (1900s)
Origin/Maker: Hagi ware (萩焼), Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Maker's mark on base near foot notch.
The subtle form and natural, subdued colors of Hagi ware are highly regarded. In particular, the beautiful contrast between the bright green color of matcha [tea] and the warm neutral tones of Hagi ware is aesthetically notable. Regarding tea wares, there is a famous expression in Japanese that is "Raku first, Hagi second and Karatsu third". This old tea adage indicates the rank of tea wares preferred for tea ceremonies. It implies that tea wares with distinguishing characteristics of earthy feel and looks are most valued.
Two types of fine-grained soft clay are used as the base material. The earth is first mixed with water, then strained. During the process, wood chips are often added, causing the less dense parts to rise while the heavier parts sink to the bottom. This preparation process is repeated for two weeks until the water is entirely filtered without any residues, and the pure, fine clay is obtained from the bottom of the vat. The reddish to orange color of the clay is important as it will determine the texture and color of the Hagi surface.
The beauty of Hagi ware is appreciated not only for its earthy colors but also for the glaze. The translucent beige glaze is to draw out the natural, deep colors of the clay. After being heated in the kiln, the glaze creates its signature fine web of cracks and fine pores -known as kan-nyuu (貫入) or crazing- while cooling. Throughout the heating and cooling process, the cracks form because the glaze shrinks faster than the clay. Over time, a Hagi ware user might notice the color of the glaze getting darker. This is natural as the slightly porous surface absorbs the tea residues or sake through its tiny crackles, maturing over time.
One might also notice a chip on the bottom, which was deliberately made by local pottery makers to sell the ware to merchants instead of presenting them as gifts to the Mōri clan during the Edo period.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagi_ware
Size: 3 5/8" tall (9.2075 cm), 2 3/4" diameter (6.985 cm)
Weight: 5.9 oz (166 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected:
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos.
Subject: Narrow and tall Hagi ceramic tea cup (yunomi) with beige, pink, grey, and white coloration. With a notched foot, as is traditional with Hagi ware.
Location:
Japanese Hagi Ceramic Pottery Tall Teacup Yunomi Pink & White Japan
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