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Antique Korean Mishma Tea Bowl Chawan Joseon Dynasty

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Korean Hori-Mishima Chawan (tea bowl) circa 16th-17th century (Joseon Dynasty). The tea bowl is of an upright conical form supported by a high foot ring. It was decorated with incised brushwood fence patterns filled with white slip on both the interior and exterior surface. These dominant motifs were spaced by three encircling double lines. Seven chrysanthemum flowers (inka) were stamped on the lower interior surrounding a swirling tea well on the bottom. There are six spur marks known as Meato in Japanese on the interior bottom and a pointy spot in the center of the foot ring known as Tokin. Two crack lines were historically repaired by superb Kintsugi, adding a mysterious wabi-sabi appeal to the piece.
The Hori-Mishima bowl was also known as Gohon Mishima. It was made in Bushan Kilns of the Southern Gyeongsang Province specifically for the Japanese market in the 16th-17th century, when the tea ceremonies in Japan demanded such ware. The bowl comes with a purple fabric pouch and a later wood storage tomobako box.
Historically the decorative techniques used on this bowl as well as many other contemporary Buncheong ware evolved from Celadon inlays from Goryeo period. Designs were carved, etched, incised or stamped into the clay before the entire piece was coated in white slip, and after the excess was scraped off, only the designs filled with white slip were left. Finally, the piece is coated with a transparent glaze.
For a very similar Hori-Mishima bowl with nearly identical decorations, see "Tea Bowl of the Hori-Mishima type; named Zansetsu" in the collection of MOA Musuem of Art in Atami, Japan.
Another similar bowl item no. 49.2097 is in the collection of The Walters Art Musuem, Baltimore, USA.

More Information

Origin:	South Korea
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Historical kintsugi repairs as shown. Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition with surface patina.
Creation Date:	16-17th century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	604940

Dimensions

H.	3 in;	Diam.	5.3 in;
H.	7.62 cm;	Diam.	13.46 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.