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Elevate your dining experience with the exquisite historic Tajimi ceramic Four-Season Yūzen Four-Lobed Kobachi Small Bowl. Meticulously handcrafted in Japan, this stunning small bowl captures the serene beauty of nature throughout the year, adorned with vivid colors and an enchanting floral design.
The intricate Yūzen design, while vibrant, is masterfully balanced, ensuring it never overwhelms but rather enhances your culinary presentations. Each meal becomes a moment of refined luxury, as the bowl's elegant charm and sheer beauty uplift your spirits. This versatile kobachi is perfectly sized for serving delicate appetizers, decadent desserts, or artisanal condiments. Beyond the table, it shines as a unique small container or a captivating decorative accent in any interior.
The Enduring Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic
This exquisite piece proudly carries the rich heritage of historic Tajimi ceramic, a renowned Japanese pottery with roots tracing back to the prestigious Momoyama period. Flourishing alongside the profound rise of the tea ceremony, historic Tajimi ceramic found its primary home in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture.
During the Momoyama period, a pivotal era that gave birth to Japan's distinct aesthetic of 'wabi-sabi,' historic Tajimi ceramic was cherished by influential tea masters. This tradition encompasses diverse and celebrated styles, including:
- Kizeto: Graceful pale yellow ware.
- Setoguro: Lustrous jet-black ware.
- Shino ware: Creamy-white, often likened to soft, plump skin.
- Oribe ware: Distinctive green with unique, rare patterns.
Today, historic Tajimi ceramic continues its legacy, proudly accounting for over half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan, a testament to its enduring quality and artistry.
Important Note on Handcrafted Beauty
As each historic Tajimi ceramic piece is a unique, handcrafted creation, please anticipate slight variations in appearance, color, and texture from item to item. These subtle differences are not imperfections, but rather the hallmark of genuine artisan craftsmanship, adding to the individual charm and authenticity of your bowl.
The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics
This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | W 9.8 cm (3.9 in) x L 9.8 cm (3.9 in) x H 5.8 cm (2.3 in) |
| Material | ceramic |
| Weight | 178 g (0.4 lbs) |
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