Japanese Antique Yama Chawan Fragment Pottery Wabi Sabi Style PCP270 -1

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Japanese Antique Tokoname Kiln Fired Jar Fragment Wabi Sabi Style
This is an antique pottery fragment from the Tokoname ancient kiln system, dating from the early Kamakura period (12th–13th century).
It was originally part of a large storage jar (tsubo or kame) that deformed under intense heat during firing — a phenomenon known as hetatta tsubo (collapsed jar).
The flowing natural ash glaze and rugged surface embody the essence of wabi-sabi — beauty born from imperfection, transience, and the unpredictable power of fire.

Features

  • Type: Fired Jar Fragment (Hetatta Tsubo)

  • Material: Stoneware / Pottery

  • Glaze: Natural ash glaze (haiyu) with earthy brown and olive-green tones

  • Origin: Tokoname kiln system, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

  • Period: Early Kamakura period (12th–13th century)

  • Characteristics: Thick-walled jar fragment deformed by high-temperature firing; traces of melted glaze and natural kiln texture

Uses
Ideal for collectors of Japanese medieval ceramics and kiln archaeology.
It can also serve as an expressive wabi-sabi interior art object — a sculptural fragment that reveals the raw beauty of clay and flame from one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyō).

Size
Height: 15cm / approx. 5.9 inches
Width: 27cm / approx. 10.6 inches
Depth: 20cm / approx. 7.9 inches
Weight: 2.4kg

Condition
Antique condition with natural chips, cracks, and soil deposits due to long burial and kiln firing.
The surface shows melted glaze and mineral adhesion, adding authenticity and depth.
A powerful fragment that conveys the dynamic firing atmosphere of the Tokoname ancient kilns.

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