Japanese Antique Yama Chawan Gray Glazed Yama Chawan Fragment Pottery PCP270 -2
Description
Japanese Antique Sanage Kiln Gray Glazed Yama Chawan Fragment Pottery Wabi Sabi Style Features Type: Yama Chawan (Mountain Tea Bowl) fragment Material: Stoneware / Pottery Glaze: Natural ash glaze (haiyu) with soft beige and pale green tones Origin: Sanage kiln system, Aichi Prefecture, Japan Period: Late Heian – Early Kamakura (12th century) Structure: Fragmented, layered bowls fused together during firing Note: Does not stand on its own due to the uneven, fractured base Uses Size Condition Please check the photos for details.
This is a Japanese antique Yama Chawan (mountain tea bowl) fragment from the Sanage kiln system, dating from the late Heian to early Kamakura period (12th century).
This piece consists of multiple bowls naturally fused together during kiln firing, later fractured by time and soil pressure.
Its weathered surface and partial glaze remain capture the ancient firing atmosphere and embody the essence of wabi-sabi — the serene beauty of imperfection and transience.
An authentic study piece for collectors of early Japanese ceramics and kiln archaeology.
It also serves as a wabi-sabi art object — an expressive form born from the unpredictable interaction of clay, fire, and time, showing the living spirit of early Japanese craftsmanship.
Height: 23cm / approx. 9.0 inches
Width: 16cm / approx. 6.3 inches
Weight: 5.8kg
Antique condition with visible cracks, chipping, and missing parts from kiln firing and long burial.
The surface retains natural ash glaze, soil adhesion, and patina, offering a powerful sense of historical depth.
Though partially damaged, it remains a striking and valuable archaeological fragment from the Sanage kiln tradition.