Chawan: (CHW-459), Seto ware by Sugiura Buntai. Poetic theme 1999 "Blue" with Kiribako for Japanese Tea Ceremony

Chawan: (CHW-459), Seto ware by Sugiura Buntai. Poetic theme 1999 "Blue" with Kiribako for Japanese Tea Ceremony

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  1. Item:Japanese Tea Bowl (Chawan) – Blue Fuji
  2. Item Number:  CHW-459
  3. Description:
    A striking black-glazed chawan featuring a stylized depiction of Mount Fuji rising above drifting clouds, rendered in crisp white and soft sky-blue. The glossy, stippled black surface evokes the deep night sky, creating a poetic contrast of dark and light. Designed under the Imperial Poetic Theme, this chawan celebrates the beauty, symbolism, and enduring presence of Mount Fuji in Japanese arts and tea culture. Elegant yet bold — an ideal year-round bowl with visual presence in both temae and display.
  4. Style:  Contemporary Seto poetic-theme chawan
  5. Kiln/Region:  Seto Ware — Aichi Prefecture, Japa
  6. Artist: Sugiura Buntai (杉浦文泰, 1946– )
  7. Date/Era: 1999, year of the Imperial Poetic Theme selection 
  8. Clay Body:  Light beige/ivory stoneware
  9. Form:Straight-sided cylindrical form (tsutsu-gata influence) with subtly flared lip
  10. Technique: Hand-thrown; slip-masked Fuji design; textured glaze finish
  11.  Glaze: Deep night-black with white and sky-blue overglaze motif
  12. Foot:  Unsealed kiri-kodaitrimmed smooth
  13. Interior Highlight: Uniform jet-black surface enhances viewing of whisked matcha
  14. Dimensions: Approx. 11.3 cm (D) × 8.0 cm (H) (verify as needed)
  15. Provenance:
    Acquired by Tea Dogu via auction in 2023; artist info confirmed via correspondence with Ueda-san 
  16. Mark/Signature:  Incised signature on foot; artist signature + seal + title on kiri-bako
  17. Condition:  Excellent — no damage or restoration
  18. Packaging:  Artist-signed paulownia wood box (kiribako) with seal
  19. Availability: Available — one of a kind
  20. Documentation Included: Artist/theme info; box inscription
  21. Sold By: Tea Dogu — Mebane, North Carolina USA
  22. Market Value:  $450–$550 (Based on comparable modern Seto poetic-theme chawan)
  23. Price:  $395 USD
  24. Final Notes:  A chawan that captures the soul of Fuji at night — elegant, modern, and perfect for both personal tea practice and curated collection display. The subtle blue clouds set against textured black glaze make this bowl come alive in the soft light of the tearoom.
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