Shadow blue flower tea bowl Kotaro Ikura

Width: 15.5cm Height: 6.7cm

The beauty of elegant flowers floating on blue-and-white porcelain

The "Shadow Blue Ribbon Flower Tea Bowl" is a work by Kotaro Ikura, and is a truly beautiful piece with a floral pattern that subtly emerges from the blue-and-white porcelain. The flowers are not conspicuous at all, but are painted quietly and elegantly to blend into the surface of the bowl, making it the very embodiment of serenity that soothes the viewer's soul.

A fusion of elegance and serenity

The moment you pick up this tea bowl, you can sense its elegance and serenity. The work is completely devoid of decoration, instead highlighting the beauty of the materials and the refinement of the shape, giving the viewer a distinctive impression of purity. This Kage Seirin Hana tea bowl also harbors a hidden beauty in its simplicity, and it soothes the heart of the user.

The traditional beauty of ring flowers lives on in the modern age

The beauty of the floral ring has been cherished in Japanese pottery since ancient times. Its shape is modeled after the outlines of flowers in nature, giving the vessel a soft expression. The floral ring shape is also present in this tea bowl, and its beautiful curves bring softness and movement to the entire bowl. When you pick it up, you can feel the elegant shape by running your fingers around the edge of the bowl, and you will enjoy the joy of experiencing its beauty every time you use it.

Neat construction and pure beauty

The distinctive feature of Ikura Kotaro's work is its precise and refined construction. This Kage Seirinbana tea bowl is no exception, and the traces of meticulous work are apparent the moment you touch it. The maker's technique and aesthetic sense are beautifully combined, and the bowl's thinness and uniform shape speak to the high level of perfection as a work of art. Its pure beauty clears the mind the moment you hold the bowl in your hand.

Colors and shapes that harmonize with nature

The pale hue of the pale blue porcelain evokes the stillness and dignified beauty of nature. The subtle shade of shadow blue, which is neither blue nor white, changes its appearance depending on the amount of light, adding to the charm of this tea bowl. Combined with the soft curves of the ring flower, it exudes a serene and harmonious beauty, as if it were a snapshot of a natural landscape. The "Shadow Blue Ring Flower Tea Bowl by Ikura Kotaro" is a quiet and elegant piece, woven with floral patterns and ring flower shapes floating within the pale blue porcelain. Its refined craftsmanship and purity will capture your heart the moment you hold it, making your tea ceremony even more special. This tea bowl, which breathes the traditional beauty of ring flowers into the modern age, is a piece that allows you to rediscover its charm with each use.