Showa or early Heisei period, 1970s–1990s
Vintage Japanese Stemmed Chrysanthemum Bowl, 180 ml
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Sign inThis exquisite stemmed bowl represents the famous Japanese Tobe ware (Tobe-yaki — 砥部焼) from Ehime Prefecture, crafted by the renowned family kiln Kenzan (健山窯 — Kenzan-gama).
It dates back to the second half of the 20th century (approximately the 1970s–1990s, Showa or early Heisei period).
A vertical cobalt signature is applied to the base of the foot: 健山 (Kenzan).
This historic workshop was founded in 1948 by the Nagato family. In 2003, with the succession of the third and fourth generations of potters, it was renamed Tosai (陶彩窯 — Tōsai-gama). The presence of the authentic older "Kenzan" mark confirms its true vintage provenance.
The hand-painted decoration is executed in the kiln's signature Ko-Tobe style (古砥部文), inspired by traditional Edo-period motifs of early Tobe ceramics. The central motif is a large, detailed cobalt chrysanthemum (kiku) blossom set against a pure white background. The rim and base are highlighted with a rich iron-brown (or terracotta) glaze, a classic hallmark of ceremonial tableware from this region.
This is a traditional festive stemmed vessel — a Bajōhai (馬上杯) or Sakazuki (盃).
Specifications
- Category
- Teaware
- Type
- Cups
- Material
- Porcelain
- Volume
- 180 ml
- Producer
- Kenzan Workshop
- Origin
- Japan
- Packaging
- Gift box
Description
This exquisite stemmed bowl represents the famous Japanese Tobe ware (Tobe-yaki — 砥部焼) from Ehime Prefecture, crafted by the renowned family kiln Kenzan (健山窯 — Kenzan-gama).
It dates back to the second half of the 20th century (approximately the 1970s–1990s, Showa or early Heisei period).
A vertical cobalt signature is applied to the base of the foot: 健山 (Kenzan).
This historic workshop was founded in 1948 by the Nagato family. In 2003, with the succession of the third and fourth generations of potters, it was renamed Tosai (陶彩窯 — Tōsai-gama). The presence of the authentic older "Kenzan" mark confirms its true vintage provenance.
The hand-painted decoration is executed in the kiln's signature Ko-Tobe style (古砥部文), inspired by traditional Edo-period motifs of early Tobe ceramics. The central motif is a large, detailed cobalt chrysanthemum (kiku) blossom set against a pure white background. The rim and base are highlighted with a rich iron-brown (or terracotta) glaze, a classic hallmark of ceremonial tableware from this region.
This is a traditional festive stemmed vessel — a Bajōhai (馬上杯) or Sakazuki (盃).