White Clay Tea Set
White Clay Tea Set
Each old object should be read through its form, surface, age, and possible use.
- Object type
- Vintage object
- Ceramic origin
- To be identified
- Condition
- Use marks, age, and visible details should be checked in the product photos and description.
- Use
- Tea, table, flowers, storage, or quiet display depending on the object.
- Packing
- Wrapped according to form, weight, and fragility before dispatch from Japan.
By Asai Rakunen（浅井樂然）
Tokoname Ware, Shōwa Period
Product Details｜作品介绍
This tea set is attributed to 浅井樂然, an active ceramic craftsman during the Shōwa period, known for his work in Tokoname ware.
The set is formed in white clay, a material frequently used in Tokoname during the mid-20th century for tea utensils.
The clay body allows the wheel-thrown lines and brushing marks to remain visible, giving the surface a soft rhythm rather than a decorative finish.
Each vessel shows slight variation in contour and thickness, reflecting a hand-centered making process.
Rather than emphasizing visual impact, the set prioritizes balance, usability, and a calm tactile experience.
本组茶器出自昭和时期活跃的常滑烧匠人 浅井樂然。
作品以常滑地区常见的白泥为胎，保留拉坯与刷痕的自然痕迹，使器表呈现出柔和而内敛的节奏。
各器型之间保持统一的造型语言，同时在细节上略有差异，体现出手工制作的自然完成度。整体以实用性与稳定感为核心，而非追求装饰效果。
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Set Composition｜器物组成
• Teapot × 1
• Tea bowls / cups × [数量]
• Water bowl / auxiliary vessel × [如有]
（以实物为准）
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Material｜材质
• White Clay（白泥）
• Wheel-thrown, hand-finished
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Dimensions｜尺寸（约）
• Teapot: [ ] cm (H) × [ ] cm (W)
• Cups: [ ] cm (Diameter)
（手工测量，存在轻微误差）
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Period｜年代
• Estimated: Shōwa Period, mid-20th century
• 推定年代：昭和时期（20世纪中期）
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Artist｜匠人
• Asai Rakunen｜浅井樂然
• Tokoname ware ceramic craftsman
• Active during the Shōwa period
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Condition｜状态
Good vintage condition.
Natural surface wear, firing variation, and tonal changes are consistent with age and material.
整体状态良好，表面磨耗与色泽变化符合年代与白泥材质特征。
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Usage & Placement｜使用与陈设
Suitable for daily tea practice, tea room settings, or quiet interior display.
The neutral tone and balanced form allow the set to integrate naturally into various environments.
适合日常茶事、茶席陈设或安静空间中的器物展示。
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Curatorial Note｜策展注记
Selected for its material honesty and restrained design, this tea set reflects a Shōwa-period approach to pottery where function and form are shaped through repeated practice rather than emphasis.
本组作品的价值在于其材质的真实感与造型的克制性，体现了昭和时期日本陶艺中“以使用为前提”的设计思路。