Japanese Antique E-Seto Tea Bowl Seto-Mino Ware End Edo Period Kintsugi Repair

Japanese Antique E-Seto Tea Bowl Seto-Mino Ware Bakumatsu Period Kintsugi Repair

This is an antique Japanese tea bowl (Chawan), likely from the Late Edo to Bakumatsu period. It is a fine example of E-Seto style pottery from the Seto-Mino tradition, featuring hand-painted iron decoration with lattice and floral-like motifs on a soft cream-colored crackled glaze.

A notable feature of this piece is the visible Kintsugi-style repair, which highlights the bowl’s long history and adds a beautiful wabi-sabi character.

Key Features:

Historic Character:
Likely crafted during the Late Edo to Bakumatsu period, showing the rustic beauty of Japanese tea ceramics.

E-Seto / Seto-Mino Style:
Decorated with hand-painted iron designs on a crackled cream glaze. The style is related to Seto and Mino ware traditions.

Kintsugi-Style Repair:
Features visible gold-colored repairs on the rim and body. These repairs are part of the bowl’s history and aesthetic appeal.

Includes Wooden Box:
Comes with a wooden storage box. Please note that the box inscription reads “Shino” (志野), but based on the appearance, the bowl is better described as E-Seto / Seto-Mino ware rather than Shino.

Specifications:

Diameter: 11.3 cm / 4.4 in
Height: 7.1 cm / 2.8 in
Bowl Weight: 260 g / 0.57 lbs
Box Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5 x 9.0 cm
Material: Ceramic

Condition:
Antique condition with signs of age, use, crackle, and old repairs. The bowl has visible Kintsugi-style repairs, as shown in the photos. These repairs are part of its historical character and charm.

Please check the photos for details.