Gold Chawan IX (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am a Gold Chawan IX. I’m as smooth and silky as a freshly whisked matcha.

Curator’s Notes

In comparison to the other tea bowls in the collection, this one has a silky smooth gold finish. The bulbous shape comfortably fits in the palm of the hand emanating a gentle warmth through the raw material.

We are honored to bring together a rare collection of gold chawans by Masanobu Ando. Ando-san created each matcha tea bowl to emphasize the unique experience of personally selecting and using a chawan. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, featuring a form that creates a distinct appreciation of its materiality. They are made of black bases with fired pure gold glazes of varying application styles, textures and vibrancies. One commonality in the collection is Ando-san’s intentional alteration of the glaze to emphasize a rustic everyday quality, instead of the common notion of gold revered for the highest of occasions. The works come in a specialty handmade tomobako box.

Gold Chawan IX was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Masanobu Ando

Designer: Masanobu Ando

Specifications

Dimensions:

Chawan: 4.25” (w) x 5” (l) x 3.25” (h) or 108mm (w) x 127mm (l) x 83mm (h) 

Wooden Box: 6.1” (w) x 6.1” (l) x 5.75” (h) or 155mm (w) x 155mm (l) x146mm (h) 

Weight:

Chawan: 10.8 oz or 305 g

Wooden Box: 9.8 oz or 277 g

Materials: Ceramic, Gold Overglaze, Pawlownia Wood Box, Linen Wrap Cloth

Details

• One-of-a-kind functional sculpture handmade by Masanobu Ando in Tajimi, Japan
• Packaged in a ‘tomobako’, a wooden box with purple tying rope, and calligraphed by Masanobu Ando
• Chawan is wrapped in a linen cloth, made by Akiko Ando, for protection within the box
• A chawan is traditionally used as a bowl for preparing and drinking tea, especially matcha
• Chawans must be crafted to particular specifications – balance, weight, angle, curve, and the kodai, or foot, are all carefully considered
• Gold overglaze will develop a natural patina over time
• Hand wash only with mild soap and soft sponge
• Dry with soft cloth after washing 
• Do not microwave
• Do not dishwash