{"product_id":"antique-japanese-kamakura-period-yamajawan-fused-kiln-wasters-sanage-tokoname","title":"Antique Japanese Kamakura Period Yamajawan Fused Kiln Wasters Sanage Tokoname","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eYamajawan (mountain tea bowl) kiln waster cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to date from approximately the \u003cstrong\u003eKamakura period (12th–13th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece consists of several ceramic bowls that became fused together during firing in a traditional Japanese kiln. The bowls were originally stacked for firing, but excessive heat, contact between the vessels, and the surrounding kiln materials caused them to become permanently joined into a single mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece was acquired from an antique dealer in the Tokai region of Japan. Based on its ceramic characteristics and construction, I believe it may have originated from an old kiln in the \u003cstrong\u003eSanage or Tokoname area\u003c\/strong\u003e, both historically important pottery-producing regions in central Japan. However, the exact kiln site and original excavation location are unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most striking characteristic of this piece is the series of overlapping bowls, with their rims and walls visibly stacked and distorted by the firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge amounts of fired clay, kiln debris, sand, and small stones remain attached to the ceramic surfaces, creating a rugged, almost sculptural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome areas display pale grayish-white and bluish glaze-like surfaces, along with small accumulations of translucent turquoise-blue glassy material, likely formed during the high-temperature firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the distorted ceramic forms, fused surfaces, and heavily encrusted kiln debris provides a fascinating glimpse into traditional Japanese pottery production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamajawan were everyday ceramic bowls produced in large quantities in medieval Japan, particularly in the Tokai region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilns associated with the Sanage and Tokoname pottery traditions were active during the late Heian and Kamakura periods, producing various types of utilitarian ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces such as this, known as \u003cstrong\u003ekiln wasters\u003c\/strong\u003e, represent vessels that were damaged or deformed during firing and discarded rather than sold for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, such objects are of interest as historical ceramic references and as examples of the unpredictable effects of traditional wood-fired kilns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this piece is believed to date from the Kamakura period, its precise age and kiln of origin have not been independently verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kamakura period, approximately 12th–13th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Tokai region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Kiln Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanage or Tokoname area (attribution uncertain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamajawan kiln waster cluster (fused ceramic bowls)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fired stoneware with kiln debris and glaze-like deposits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple bowls fused together during firing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired from an antique dealer in the Tokai region, Japan; exact excavation site unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 33 cm \/ 12.99 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 21 cm \/ 8.27 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 16 cm \/ 6.30 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approximately 6.5 kg \/ 14.33 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is in archaeological-style condition, showing substantial deformation, cracks, broken edges, rough surfaces, and heavy accumulations of fired clay and kiln debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowls are permanently fused together, and some sections are partially embedded in hardened kiln material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are visible surface deposits, glaze irregularities, and areas of fragile or protruding ceramic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese characteristics are consistent with its nature as a kiln waster rather than a finished ceramic vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is intended for \u003cstrong\u003ecollection, research, or decorative display only\u003c\/strong\u003e, not for practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease carefully examine all photographs for details of its condition and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\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; 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