Sakamoto Arata Japanese Tea Bowl – Pale Celadon Blue Glaze with Quiet Luminous Surface - Porcelain - Sakamoto Arata - Japan - Reiwa period (2019 - present)

The Japanese tea bowl by Sakamoto Arata presents a delicate example of contemporary porcelain work distinguished by its pale celadon blue glaze. Celadon glaze, prized in East Asian ceramics, offers a translucent, luminous finish that enhances the ceramic's surface qualities, giving a sense of depth and quiet elegance. Crafted in the current Reiwa period, this porcelain tea bowl reflects ongoing traditions within Japanese tea culture, where bowls (chawan) are selected for their tactile and aesthetic qualities to harmonize with the contemplative tea ceremony (chanoyu). Sakamoto Arata’s work exemplifies refined craftsmanship that melds classic influences with modern sensibilities, inviting users to appreciate subtle beauty and the interaction of light on glazed ceramics.