Edo Period Matsushiro-yaki Tea Bowl - Goryeo Celadon Style - Mismatched PCP288

This is a distinctive and soulful Matsushiro-yaki tea bowl dating from the Edo Period (19th century). Matsushiro ware, originating from the Shinshu region (modern-day Nagano), is known for its sturdy forms and its ability to beautifully mimic prestigious styles such as Goryeo Celadon.

This bowl features a pale, celadon-grey glaze with Mishima-style inlays. The exterior is decorated with three hand-stamped chrysanthemum (Kiku) medallions, each enclosed in a circle—a classic design found in ancient Korean pottery that was highly coveted by Japanese tea masters.

Key Features:

• Edo Period Provenance: A genuine historical piece with the characteristic weight and texture of late-Edo regional kiln production.

• Goryeo Influence: The glaze and stamped "Flower Inlay" (Hana-zogan) motifs evoke the understated elegance of Goryeo celadon.

• Wabi-Sabi Texture: The interior shows a wonderful "whirlpool" throwing mark and natural glaze pooling, while the unglazed foot (Kodai) reveals a rustic, iron-rich clay body.

• Storage Box Note: Includes a wooden storage box. Please note this is an Awase-bako (mismatched/substitute box). The inscriptions on the lid and the back do not match the actual Matsushiro tea bowl, as was common when original boxes were lost over centuries.

Size (Approx.):

• Diameter: Information not provided (standard tea bowl scale).

• Weight: Information not provided.

Condition: Good antique condition. The bowl shows authentic signs of age, including a visible historical line (Nyū) on the rim and small kiln-scuffs near the foot. These are considered "scars of time" that add to the bowl's narrative and value in the world of tea.