Antique Joseon Dynasty HakeMishima Natsuchawan Summer Tea Bowl Original Box
Description
Antique Joseon Dynasty Hake-Mishima Natsu-chawan Summer Tea Bowl - Original Box KRS182
This is an authentic Joseon Dynasty (Yi Dynasty) ceramic tea bowl, exhibiting the soulful simplicity and rustic beauty highly prized in the Japanese tea ceremony. Based on its wide, shallow proportions, it is classified as a Natsu-chawan (Summer Tea Bowl), designed to allow tea to cool more quickly during the warmer months.
While the box features a sticker labeled "Mishima," this piece is more accurately identified as Hake-Mishima (刷毛三島) or Mishima-de (刷毛三島系). Rather than the stamped inlay patterns of typical Mishima ware, this bowl features a dynamic "Hake-me" (brushed slip) technique. The artisan applied white slip with a broad brush, creating a rhythmic, swirling "landscape" (Keshiki) that highlights the gentle kiln transformations and earthy clay body characteristic of Joseon-era Korean pottery.
Key Features:
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Historical Origin: A genuine Joseon-period piece from the Korean peninsula, later cherished by Japanese collectors as a "Mishima-style" tea implement.
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Hake-Mishima Aesthetic: Features soft, creamy white slip brushed over a warm, iron-rich clay base. The interplay between the brush marks and the yellowish glaze creates a sophisticated, understated texture.
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Summer Form: The broad, open silhouette (12.5cm diameter) provides a refreshing visual and functional experience for the summer tea ceremony.
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Authentic Provenance: Comes with an old wooden storage box. The lid bears a historical inscription attributing it to "Chinese Ceramics," likely a traditional classification by a former owner, while the modern sticker accurately identifies its use as a "Mishima Summer Bowl".
Size (Approx.):
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Diameter: 12.5 cm / 4.9 in
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Height: 5.5 cm / 2.2 in
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Weight: 212 g / 0.47 lbs
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Box Size: 15.0 x 15.0 x 8.0 cm
Condition: Antique condition with significant historical character. The bowl features visible age-related lines and natural glaze variations. These are not modern defects but a testament to its centuries of survival and its life as a functional tea vessel. The foot (Kodai) shows a robust, unglazed earthy texture typical of the period. Please inspect all photos carefully to appreciate the Wabi-sabi spirit of this Joseon masterpiece.