This wan-nari chawan (matcha bowl) is made in the Annan or Vietnamese style with a tall wide foot, flaring lip, and rustic paintings in a soft, dark blue.
This chawan was made by Kuroishi Kiln (黒石窯).
Specifications
Made in Japan. Ships from the United States
Width: 12 cm (4.7 in)
Height: 8.1 cm (3.2 in)
Due to the nature of handmade ceramics, slight variations may occur in color, texture, size, and design
Kyō-yaki Ceramics
Kyō-yaki (京焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Kyoto, Japan. The pottery traditions of Kyoto date back to the 5th century and are varied in their styles. The styles most associated with modern kyō-yaki production began during the 1600s when Nonomura Ninsei perfected his overglaze technique, leading to the elegantly decorated, multi-coloured wares that Kyoto has come to be famous for.
About Annan
Annan-yaki (安南焼 - Annan ware) is one of the most popular shimamono (島物 - island wares) styles, and refers to Vietnamese painted porcelain (Vietnam was also called ‘Annam’ in Europe for some time). As Chinese blue-and-white painted porcelain spread throughout Asia, it reached Vietnam sometime between 1200 and 1400, where it developed into a unique local style. Compared to the bright white of Chinese porcelain, old Vietnamese porcelain had a softer tone. The blue painting was also softer, with looser brush work and a less vibrant cobalt pigment. The shapes of annan bowls were also unique with a tall, wide foot and flaring lip.
