Gold Chawan III (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am Gold Chawan III. I might shine and glitter, but I really enjoy simpler pleasures. A good cup of tea is my version of a pot of gold.

Curator’s Notes

Every year Masanobu Ando sends us a very special chawan glazed with gold, and this third iteration is a delight to behold. As with all of Ando-san’s pieces, this tea bowl is built up by hand to highlight the natural textures of clay. For this piece, Ando-san created a round base to comfortably fit the contours of cupped hands, and the gold glaze features distinctive markings from firing that trace its natural texture and emphasize its sculpted qualities. Arriving in a “tomobako” wood box, the dedication to craft and material evident in this bowl is worth more than its weight in gold.

Gold Chawan III was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Masanobu Ando

Designer: Masanobu Ando

Specifications

Dimensions:

Chawan: 5.4” (w) x 5.4” (l) x 4.6” (h) or 137mm (w) x 137mm (l) x 117mm (h) 

Wooden Box: 6.25” (w) x 6.25” (l) x 5.3” (h) or 159mm (w) x 159mm (l) x 135mm (h) 

Weight:

Chawan: 13.5 oz or 383 g

Wooden Box: 11 oz 318 g

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

Details

• One-of-a-kind piece handmade by Masanobu Ando in Tajimi, Japan
• Packaged in a ‘tomobako’, a wooden box with sage green 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
• Gold speckles shine brilliantly at the bottom of the bowl’s interior surface
• Bottom of the chawan has a mark of the artisan
• Hand wash only with mild soap and soft sponge
• Dry with soft cloth after washing 
• Do not microwave
• Not dishwasher safe