Antique Meiji Kyoto Kyo Ware Sencha Tea Set Yuzamashi 5 Cups Bamboo Harahei Japa

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View Antique Meiji Kyoto Kyo Ware Sencha Tea Set Yuzamashi 5 Cups Bamboo Harahei Japa with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Verified Master Hallmark: "原平 精製" (Harahei Seisei). The unglazed foot ring of every single cup and the pitcher reveals a crisp, hand-brushed underglaze blue mark reading "原平 精製"—certifying that each vessel was personally inspected and refined under Master Harahei’s oversight. The Literati Spirit of Kyoto: Authentic Antique Meiji Period Kyoto Kyo-Ware Hand-Painted Bamboo Lattice Sencha Tea Set (6-Piece Suite) by Master HARAHEI (原平 精製) — Yuzamashi & 5 Cups (Made in Japan) Presenting an authentic, museum-caliber Japanese Sencha tea ceremony (煎茶道 / Senchado) suite originating from the historic Meiji Period (1868–1912)—a fully intact 6-piece ceramic tea service handcrafted by the renowned Kyoto ceramic artisan HARAHEI (明治名工 原平 精製). In Meiji-era Kyoto, the Sencha tea ceremony flourished among scholars, poets, and calligraphers (the "Bunjin" literati class) as a free-spirited, philosophical alternative to the formal matcha ceremony. This set exemplifies that refined, nature-inspired literati aesthetic. ================================================== BAMBOO WEAVE SYMBOLISM & KYOTO ARTISTRY ================================================== 1. The Sacred Bamboo Basket-Weave Motif (竹紋) In East Asian philosophy, bamboo is revered as one of the "Four Gentlemen" (四君子), embodying upright virtue, resilience, and an open, uncluttered mind. The exterior of each vessel is decorated with rhythmic, hand-painted brown and cobalt lines imitating hand-woven bamboo baskets—an homage to rustic countryside simplicity. 2. Complete 6-Piece Ceremony Suite - 1x Handled Yuzamashi (湯冷まし / Water Cooling Pitcher): Sculpted with a flowing, curved pouring trough and a delicate coiled loop handle, engineered to cool freshly boiled water to the ideal temperature for drawing sweet umami from Japanese green tea. Also functions exquisitely as a "Cha Hai" (tea fairness pitcher) in Chinese Gongfu tea ceremonies. - 5x Traditional Sencha Cups (煎茶碗): Ergonomically formed with slightly flared lips, designed to concentrate the delicate aroma and vibrant color of high-grade Gyokuro and Sencha. 3. Verified Master Hallmark: "原平 精製" (Harahei Seisei) The unglazed foot ring of every single cup and the pitcher reveals a crisp, hand-brushed underglaze blue mark reading "原平 精製"—certifying that each vessel was personally inspected and refined under Master Harahei’s oversight. ================================================== EXACT SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS ================================================== - Era: Meiji Period (明治時代 / 1868–1912) - Kiln / Region: Kyoto Kyo-Ware / Kiyomizu-Yaki (京都 京焼) - Master Artisan: Harahei (原平 精製) - Inscription: Underglaze Blue "原平 精製" on all 6 vessels - Inclusions:   * 1x Yuzamashi Pitcher (Length 11.5 cm x Width 6.7 cm x Height 4.5 cm / ~4.5" x 2.6" x 1.8")   * 5x Matching Sencha Teacups (Diameter 7.0 cm x Height 4.2 cm / ~2.8" x 1.7") - Condition: Antique Original in Flawless Condition (No Chips, No Cracks, Pristine Enamels) - Origin: Handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan ================================================== SAFE PACKAGING & WORLDWIDE TRANSIT ================================================== Each of the five cups and the handled pitcher will be individually cushioned in multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble armor, boxed in an inner shockproof container, and shipped inside an industrial-grade outer carton to guarantee 100% flawless transit worldwide. An exquisite, highly collectible Japanese antique uniting Meiji Kyoto pottery prestige, revered bamboo literati symbolism, and complete 6-piece ceremony functionality. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Other Japanese Collectibles.

Culture

Japanese

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Japan