Hagi Ware Ido-style Tawara-shaped Matcha Bowl by Zuihō Ōno— Pre‑owned

Hagi Ware Tawara-shaped Matcha Bowl by Zuihō Ōno
With Zen Calligraphy by Kōrin Ōhashi, Former Abbot of Daitoku-ji

This Hagi ware Ido-style tea bowl (萩焼 大野瑞峰造 井戸茶碗) was crafted by Zuihō Ōno, a ceramic artist working within the long-cherished tradition of Hagi ceramics. Hagi ware has been highly valued in the Japanese tea ceremony for centuries, admired for its natural glaze effects, soft textures, and the quiet dialogue it creates between clay, fire, and the spirit of the maker.

The bowl is accompanied by an original hakogaki (box inscription) written by Kōrin Ōhashi, former abbot of Daitoku-ji, one of Kyoto’s most respected Zen temples. Such an inscription firmly situates the piece within the spiritual and cultural lineage of chanoyu.

The chawan bears the title “Matsukaze” (松風), meaning “Wind Through the Pines.” This poetic expression refers to the sound of wind passing through a pine forest and is traditionally associated with the subtle sound of water boiling in the kama during tea preparation. It symbolizes the quiet presence of nature within silence and evokes a calm, serene state of mind.

Hagi ware tea bowls are admired for their warm, earthy tones and soft, tactile surface that gradually develops a unique character through use. The gently irregular form reflects the wabi aesthetic, where beauty is found in natural variation, simplicity, and quiet depth.

This piece is offered in very good pre-owned condition and has been carefully preserved. It is well suited for use in tea gatherings as well as for collectors who appreciate Zen-inscribed Hagi ware that embodies tranquility, nature, and the timeless spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony.