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Hagi Ware Sencha Tea Set (萩焼 煎茶器) by Sakakura Shinbei XII – Taisho or Showa Era:
$300.00
Hagi Ware Sencha Tea SetBy Sakakura Shinbei XII (1881–1960)
This traditional Hagi ware sencha tea set is a refined expression of classical Japanese ceramic artistry, crafted by Sakakura Shinbei XII, the 12th-generation head of one of Hagi’s most respected pottery families in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
The set is accompanied by its original tomobako—a signed wooden storage box—underscoring its authenticity and collector value.
Set Components & DimensionsTea Cups: 5 cm (H) × 4 cm (Ø)
Shiboridashi: 7.8 cm (Ø) × 4.5 cm (H)
Capacity: approx. 75 ml
Yuzamashi: 7.5 cm (Ø) × 4 cm (H)
Each piece reflects the soft textures and subtle glaze variations characteristic of fine Hagi ware, designed to deepen in beauty through use.
Artist BackgroundCelebrated as the “father of the revitalization of Hagi ware,” Sakakura Shinbei XII played a pivotal role in restoring the prestige of Hagi ceramics in the modern era. He dedicated his work to traditional tea wares—particularly “Chato Hagi”—and successfully revived early modern Kohagi techniques once favored in formal Japanese tea ceremonies.
His pieces are admired for their quiet elegance, historical continuity, and sensitivity to the tea aesthetic, making them highly sought after by tea practitioners and collectors alike.
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