Akasai Chawan – Red-Overglazed Tea Bowl Shino / Mino Kiln

This striking Akasai (Red-overglazed) Chawan (赤彩茶盌) is an expressive example of red-overglazed ware from the Shino or broader Mino kilns. It features a prominent decorative vertical stripe and spotted glaze accents, embodying the spirit of vibrant, intentional surface decoration.

Key Features:

• Type: Matcha Chawan (Tea Bowl)
• Style: Akasai (Red-overglazed)
• Kiln Origin: Likely Shino or Mino-ware
• Glaze: Textured red surface with vertical stripe and intentional spotting
• Influence: Evokes the aesthetic of red Raku, while distinctly Mino in origin
• Condition: Excellent
• Packaging: Includes matching signed Kiribako

Hints of red (aka) Raku, but is definitely Shino or Mino in origin.