Tea Bowl with Autumn Grasses 1800 - 1849

This tea bowl, titled "Tea Bowl with Autumn Grasses," is a prime example of the work of Nin'ami Dōhachi, a highly respected Japanese ceramicist. Created between 1800-1849, the bowl showcases a delicate design of autumn grasses, rendered in understated black brushstrokes against a stark white background. Dōhachi, born in 1783 and known for his mastery of the “shino” style, utilized a simple, elegant approach, creating an object meant for both aesthetic appreciation and practical use during the Japanese tea ceremony. The bowl’s diminutive size, measuring just 3 inches in height, adds to its intimate and refined aesthetic, highlighting the beauty of simplicity in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony setting.