Edo Period Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu Ware Covered Teabowls (Set of 5)

Story

Kyoto’s 17th-century ceramic revolution transformed everyday teaware into poetic art objects for tea masters and aristocrats. These covered bowls showcase autumn bush clover (hagi), a motif deeply rooted in classical Japanese poetry. The combination of delicate sometsuke blue with exposed clay unglazed accents reflects traditional wabi-sabi elegance.

Maker / Origin

Nonomura Ninsei was a legendary 17th-century potter who established the Omuro kiln near Ninnaji Temple in Kyoto and pioneered overglaze enamel decoration on fine earthenware. His name became synonymous with imperial Kyoto ceramic mastery, and later Edo craftsmen frequently paid homage to his style and stamped marks. This set carries an impressed artisan seal on the unglazed footring area.

Condition & Value

Appears to be in very good antique condition as a complete set of five with original period wooden box. Minor age-related wear to glaze and box; value is strongly preserved by having all five intact lids and bowls.