Kenji Kishimoto Celadon Teacup
Without box.
Like New Condition.
Diameter: 8,6 cm, Height: 7 cm. 
Recommended not only for tea ceremony, but also as interior decoration or gift.
 
Kenji Kishimoto (b. 1934) is a prominent Japanese master of modern ceramics, known for his work in the Iga, Shino, Oribe, and Celadon styles.

Creative Path and Styles
Kenji (Kennin) Kishimoto began his career as a potter in 1960, working in the large kilns of the Mino region. He became renowned as a "master of fire," able to masterfully control the firing process to achieve unique effects.

His main areas of work include:
Iga Style: He is best known for his Iga ware with a natural ash glaze. His works in this style are often described as possessing a "mysterious depth" comparable to a cave.
Celadon: Since the mid-1990s, he has focused on the technically challenging production of celadon with cracked glaze.
Mino Traditions: Kishimoto draws inspiration from the Oribe and Shino traditions, transforming them into contemporary, highly artistic forms.
Recognition and Collections:
The artist's works are represented in major museums and private collections worldwide, including:
Brooklyn Museum (New York)
Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, Burke Collection)
Yale University Art Gallery
Toyota Municipal Museum of Art (Japan)
His solo exhibitions are regularly held at prestigious Japanese department stores, such as Takashimaya in Tokyo and Hankyu in Osaka. According to antiquarian resources, as of 2025, the artist is considered one of the departed classics of Japanese ceramics (1934–2024), whose legacy is highly prized by collectors worldwide.
 
How to care for such a bowl:
Clay has porosity, and it varies among different types, so here are some general tips for caring for ceramics. To ensure the bowl "opens up":
Avoid using detergents: The clay will absorb the chemical smell, ruining the tea's flavor.
Only one type of tea: Experts recommend using one bowl for one type of tea (for example, only pu-erh or only oolong) so that over time the lining will absorb the aroma of that particular tea.
Your bowl is not just a piece of teaware, but an object of authenticity that, with proper use, will only improve over the years.