White Tamba matcha chawan teabowl, Masahiko Imanishi.

Size: Diameter11.3cm Width11.3cm Height8.5cm Weight240g

White Tamba matcha chawan teabowl, Masahiko Imanishi.

Tamba yaki potter, Masahiko Imanishi.
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Masahiko Imanishi is widely regarded as one of the leading voices of the younger and mid-career generation of Tamba ware artists.

Known for his strong and expressive works, Imanishi also demonstrates a different side of his artistry in this refined White Tamba tea bowl.

Its elegant form and soft white surface create a quiet sense of sophistication. Upon closer inspection, delicate iron specks, subtle crazing, and natural variations in the glaze reveal a rich landscape that goes far beyond a simple white finish.

The bowl feels warm and comfortable in the hands, reflecting the character of Tamba clay. When prepared with matcha, the soft white tones beautifully enhance the vivid green of the tea.

Among Imanishi’s works, this piece stands out for its calm presence and understated beauty.

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Born in 1971 in Tachikui, Tanba, one of Japan’s historic ceramic regions.

In 1993, he completed his studies at the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical College. He further refined his practice at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology, completing the program in 1995, before undertaking an apprenticeship under Akira Okamoto in Kyoto.

In 2000, he returned to Tanba and established his independent studio, dedicating himself to ceramic practice rooted in the traditions of the region.

In 2010, he built his own kiln in Tachikui, Sasayama (now Tamba-Sasayama), where he continues to produce his work.

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