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Tea bowl, diamonds pattern, overglaze silver and gold.

Collection NumberA002678
TitleTea bowl, diamonds pattern, overglaze silver and gold.
DateEdo period, 17th century
Artist, Kiln, Workshop野々村仁清　NONOMURA Ninsei
Name of prefectures & citiesKyoto prefecture, Japan
Place of excavationtransmitted by Konoe family
Description of works【Black tea bowl shimmering in blue】
This tea bowl was created by NONOMURA Ninsei, who launched the Omuro Kiln in front of the Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto in the mid-17th century CE, and made his name creating gorgeous polychrome ceramics. On the underside of the foot, there is a small signature stamp reading “Ninsei.”
This thin-walled tea bowl has a narrow waist and gently opens up as it ascends toward the rim. On the underside, the foot was carved out with a design of blooming chrysanthemum using spatulas. This and other features of this bowl contribute to reducing the weight to a surprising lightness.
A band with gold and silver diamond patterns on a white background runs across the middle, with the rest coated in black glaze with a blue shimmer. Although the overall atmosphere is quiet, sophisticated aesthetics are felt in this lustrous bowl.

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