{"product_id":"antique-japanese-e-karatsu-chawan-tea-bowl-edo-period-kintsugi-repair-wooden-box","title":"Antique Japanese E-Karatsu Chawan Tea Bowl Edo Period Kintsugi Repair Wooden Box","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eE-Karatsu (painted Karatsu ware) chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional ceramic tea bowl believed to date from the \u003cstrong\u003eEdo period, approximately the late 17th to 18th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes with a wooden storage box bearing a handwritten paper label identifying it as an E-Karatsu tea bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl has a gently flaring shape with a warm, earthy grayish-beige glaze. Its surface features bold, spontaneous iron-oxide brushstrokes characteristic of traditional E-Karatsu ware. The simple yet expressive decoration, subtle glaze variations, and natural clay texture give the bowl a rustic appearance associated with Japanese tea ceremony aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised, unglazed foot reveals a coarse reddish-brown clay body with visible granular texture and traditional trimming marks. The glaze varies naturally across the surface, with areas of fine crazing and subtle discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive feature of this bowl is the extensive \u003cstrong\u003ekintsugi-style restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Several cracks have been repaired with gold-colored lines extending across the interior and exterior. These repairs have become part of the bowl's visual character, reflecting the Japanese tradition of appreciating the history and imperfections of an object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise materials and age of the repairs have not been verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo period, approximately late 17th–18th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e E-Karatsu (painted Karatsu ware)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted iron-oxide brushwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grayish-beige glaze with natural variations and crazing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse reddish-brown clay visible around the unglazed foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple cracks with kintsugi-style, gold-colored repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden storage box with handwritten paper label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 8.0 cm \/ 3.15 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 14.3 cm \/ 5.63 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 335 g \/ 0.74 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 10.0 cm \/ 3.94 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 19.0 cm \/ 7.48 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth: 19.0 cm \/ 7.48 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is in antique condition, showing signs of age, use, and restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are multiple significant cracks that have been repaired with gold-colored kintsugi-style lines. The repairs are clearly visible on both the interior and exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic surface also exhibits natural glaze irregularities, fine crazing, discoloration, and age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden storage box shows scratches, surface wear, and natural discoloration consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bowl is recommended for collection and decorative display rather than food or drink use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease carefully examine all photographs for details of its condition and restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End: AuctivaCounter --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.aucCounter a { text-decoration:none; }.aucCounter span:hover { text-decoration:underline; }.aucHiddenCounter { display:none; }.aucCounterOrangeText { color:#FB6D05; font-family:Arial; Font-size:13px; Font-weight:bold; }.aucCounterBlueText { color:#0068ac; Font-family:Arial; Font-size:11px; }\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71703856709885,"sku":"PCP325","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_ff859342-6bf1-4392-86b4-7fabc6bda310.jpg?v=1793002240","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/products\/antique-japanese-e-karatsu-chawan-tea-bowl-edo-period-kintsugi-repair-wooden-box","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}