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Discover the historic Tajimi ceramic Geometric Four-Legged Small Bowl
Elevate your dining experience with the exquisite historic Tajimi ceramic Geometric Four-Legged Small Bowl. This unique piece of Japanese tableware seamlessly blends the timeless warmth of traditional historic Tajimi ceramic with a sophisticated, modern geometric pattern, creating an unparalleled aesthetic for your table.
A Striking Design to Enhance Your Table
Adorned with a distinctive geometric pattern of red and black lines against a pristine white background, this bowl introduces a touch of refined elegance to any meal. The vibrant red rim further enhances your culinary creations, infusing your entire dining setting with a bright and festive ambiance.
Perfectly sized for serving appetizers, side dishes, or even small confections like traditional Japanese Konpeito (sugar candies), its versatility makes it an indispensable addition to both everyday meals and special entertaining occasions.
The Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic: History and Allure
This exquisite bowl is crafted from historic Tajimi ceramic (traditional Tajimi pottery), a celebrated form of Japanese pottery primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. historic Tajimi ceramic boasts a rich and ancient history, flourishing significantly during the Momoyama period (1568-1600) alongside the rise of the tea ceremony and the emergence of Japan's profound wabi-sabi aesthetic. Beloved by tea masters of its era, historic Tajimi ceramic has deeply rooted itself in Japanese ceramic culture through its remarkable diversity and expressive forms.
Notable historic Tajimi ceramic styles include the elegant pale yellow Kizeto, the lustrous jet-black Setoguro, the soft milky-white Shino, and the distinctive green designs of the rare Oribe. Each style presents a unique character, showcasing the breadth of this ceramic tradition.
Even today, historic Tajimi ceramic remains deeply integrated into daily Japanese life, accounting for over half of Japan's total ceramic production. Infuse your home with the artistry and soul of Japanese craftsmanship by adding a piece of historic Tajimi ceramic to your collection.
Important Notes for Your Purchase
- Handcrafted Uniqueness: As each bowl is individually handmade, slight variations in color, texture, and shape may occur. These subtle differences are inherent to the charm and individuality of authentic historic Tajimi ceramic, ensuring your piece is truly one-of-a-kind.
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 12.5 cm (4.9 in) x L 12.5 cm (4.9 in) H 6 cm (2.4 in) |
| Material | ceramic |
| Weight | 177 g (0.4 lbs) |
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