Description
I am a Silver Chawan. Weather the storm with a cup of tea and watch grey clouds turn to silver.
Curator’s Notes
At first look, this chawan appears to be carved from stone or forged in metal. In fact, it has been hand-built from slabs of clay by Masanobu Ando, whose creativity in ceramics produces pieces that are each a wonder to behold. Though it’s a stunning vessel for preparing and drinking tea, I love this chawan for the special serenity it radiates even when at rest on the shelf. This feeling comes in part from the bowl’s subtle irregularities—Ando-san’s technique never agonizes for perfection, but rather lets the form emerge freely and naturally. The resulting piece has a harmony that no exactitude of symmetry could achieve.
Silver Chawan was curated by Angélique Chmielewski
Designer/Maker
Maker: Masanobu Ando
Designer: Masanobu Ando
Specifications
Dimensions:
Each piece is hand formed and will vary slightly from the dimensions listed.
5.25” (w) x 5.25” (l) x 3.1” (h) or 133mm (w) x 133mm (l) x 79mm (h)
Weight: 12.3 oz or 347 gr
Materials: Ceramic, Silver overglaze
Details
- One-of-a-kind functional sculpture handmade by Masanobu Ando in Tajimi, Japan
- 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
- Silver 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 place in dishwasher
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