Tea Bowl ■ Ofuke Tea Bowl, Ofuke Glaze, Edo Period, Ash Glaze, Tea Ceremony Utensils, Antique Art, Period Piece, Antiques ■ This is quite old and shows its age. There are some scratches on the rim and foot. It has a history and a very good taste. It has a charm that cannot be fully conveyed by photos alone, and it is an item that I would like you to hold in your hand. Size: Width 13.0 x Height 6.7 cm It uses a glaze called "Ofuke glaze," which is a mixture of ash glaze and feldspar. It is colored a pale yellowish-green due to the influence of iron. It is characterized by a thick, glassy glaze and the dark green color seen in the "glaze pooling" areas. The natural flow of this Ofuke glaze and the rustic texture of the clay are combined to create a calm atmosphere. Such ceramic tea bowls have been treasured as tea utensils in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony for preparing and serving matcha. This is a ceramic tea bowl from the Edo period, a high-class work with a pale white-gray glaze that is characteristic of Ofuke glaze. It has a natural curve from the round, bulging body to the rim, and you can feel the rustic and elegant shape created by hand-kneading. Spiral rotation marks are clearly visible on the inside, indicating that it was carefully shaped on a potter's wheel. The surface of the glaze shows natural weathering cracks, expressing a deep taste that has aged over time. The foot is exposed clay, and the pale-colored clay is utilized, beautifully expressing the contrast with the glaze. The accompanying wooden box also has a history and is thought to have been made as a proper tea utensil. This is a masterpiece worthy of the wabi-cha style, with the traditional aesthetics and rustic elegance of the Ofuke tea bowl. Shipping is planned via Sagawa Express (or Mercari delivery depending on the location). Free shipping. We will pack it so that it will not break, so please rest assured. We may suddenly cancel the listing. It is a one-of-a-kind item with high rarity, and the price may increase. Please purchase as soon as possible. Thank you very much. 【Management 260217】