Limited

SEKKA SOUKA ZU - HAGI (handcrafted: 200ml)

This is limited edition only available in autumn and winter season.

Handcrafted teacup: 200ml (7.04fl oz), diameter: 3.14inches (8cm) height: 3.54inches (9cm)
Sophisticated Kyo Yaki (Kyoto Style)
Made by Zenshoh Yamaoka at Zenshoh Kiln

(Please note: Because this item is made-to-order, it takes approximately 3 weeks from the time you order this item until the date it is shipped from Kyoto, Japan. Once ordered, any order change or cancel can NOT be accepted. If you order this item with other items, they will be shipped together.)

We, Hibiki-an have collaborated with Zenshoh Yamaoka, who is the leading expert of paintings derived from masterpieces in the middle ages and acclaimed Kyo Yaki artisan, to release a series of tea cups featuring Sekka collections. Zenshoh Yamaoka chose JYUNIKAGETSU SOUKA ZU. Each painting is well decorated by his unique sense.

Sekka Kamisaka, who was born in Kyoto, is an artist and designer in recent and modern times. He is deeply committed to paintings of the RINPA school, and was greatly influenced by the design of Honami Kouetsu and Kohrin Ogata from the RINPA Japanese painting school. The characteristics of his painting are its bold composition and layout. Also, TARASHIKOMI technique, where colors are dripped into not fully dried ink is frequently used. Both techniques originate from the characteristics of RINPA school, so he is considered as the successor of RINPA (For more information, please visit What is RINPA?).

HAGI means bush clover in Japanese. HAGI is an autumn wild flower, enjoyed by tea masters as one of the seven autumn flowers for many generations. Not only numerous Japanese bush clovers but also its white and yellow flowers are depicted on the outside of this cup, trailing calmly in the autumn breeze.

This Yunomi looks quite simple, but the layout of the HAGI wildflower and its color usage create a noble atmosphere. The branches stretch upward and bend flexibly. Green and brown HAGI leaves adorn the outside of the teacup fully. Each leaf is very small, but are depicted in a cluster, creating a dynamic composition on this teacup. The green leaves, together with the touches of golden glaze, evoke the autumn season. The veins are also decorated in gold, and its fine lines add to the graceful atmosphere.

White and yellow HAGI flowers are decorated on the upper and lower part of the Yunomi teacup. Each petal is painted with a refined touch, but its small clustered flowers add accent to the green and brown HAGI leaves, and to the teacup itself. Even though only two colors are used to decorate its flowers, and each flower is hidden behind leaves, its exquisite layout and color contrast captures our attention.

TARASHIKOMI, which is one of the RINPA techniques, is used on the HAGI stems. TARASHIKOMI is when colors are dripped into not-fully dried ink. The coincidental effect of the blur creates unique and unforeseeable coloring. Different from folding screens and hanging scrolls, it is very difficult to use this technique on ceramic teaware, but its faithful reproduction of Sekka’s work expresses the realistic image of HAGI. Technically painted stems have a texture close to the appearance of true HAGI.

The very simple yet well-balanced layout of HAGI Japanese bush clover evokes a noble atmosphere. When gazing at this Yunomi, one can almost feel the autumn wind. We are certain that this Yunomi teacup will enhance the taste of Japanese green tea.

Specially packaged in a carton box.
Lead-free. Made in Japan.
(Please note that there are individual differences in each piece and each piece is unique, due to the features of this work.)

Price

US$97.00

Quantity

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Zenshoh Yamaoka

Zenshoh Yamaoka was born in 1942. He worked under Zenjiroh Ueyama for 10 years, and then opened his own Zenshoh kiln in 1969.
His paintings derived from masterpieces in the middle ages are excellent. It is said his precise drawing techniques are in a class of their own. Indeed, he was officially designated as a traditional craftsman by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2002. His sophisticated, exquisite, elegant, and advanced drawing techniques receive high acclaim in the Kyo Yaki pottery industry.

Directions

- It is best to wash this item using only tepid water or mild chlorine-free dish washing detergent.
- If necessary, you may occasionally use a chlorine detergent.
- Do not sterilize by boiling, or in a dish washing machine.

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