Japanese Teapot
Posted on Saturday, January 9th, 2010 at 4:14 am
Add Style & Classical Beauty With Ceramic & Porcelain
More than simple decorative pieces, Japanese porcelain and Japanese ceramic are highly prized pieces for their artistry and classical beauty. The historical symbols representing Japan are preserved within these pieces. This artwork keeps Japan’s history alive with the history and craftsmanship that go into these pieces. Those who own one of these pieces owns a piece of Japanese history.
The making of porcelain is steeped in ancient tradition, offering both monetary and aesthetic value. Owning one of these pieces is an investment, since the value increases as they age. Japanese porcelain is one of the most popular and infamous world beauties, offering yet another reason to own a piece.
They can always be great accent pieces in a room, home, or office. They can also complement an interior’s design or color. A Japanese porcelain, unlike the other porcelains made in other countries which are sold for their antiquity or simple decorative purpose, is an art investment, a historical symbol, and a decorative piece all rolled into one. Up until today, thousands of these ancient pieces still exist in Japan and continue to attract thousands of local and foreign tourists and antique collectors who know their true value and gets them for what they are truly worth.
Japanese ceramic is also valued as a special form of art, as well as historical significance – not merely because they are nice decorative pieces to shown off homes or offices. These items date back to the Neolithic Period, where ceramics were born from the ancient tradition of Japanese pottery, which used clay from the rivers or rice paddies. These pieces were known as Jomon, which were simple cone shaped cooking pots, used for everyday cooking. Over the years, materials and firing methods for pottery have improved vastly, which has led to more production of tea set, sake cups, tea bowls and platters in beautiful ceramic pieces.
Specific areas of Japan are known for different types of ceramic art. These pieces are meticulously made, then imprinted with a stamp of the Japanese religion of Zen, which symbolizes simplicity and serenity. Today, there are many ceramic pieces that are stamped with this art form, which you can only find in genuine Japanese ceramics. These Japanese ceramic pieces are highly prized for both decorative purposes and practical uses.
Examples of these works of art are the tea bowls and sake cups found in almost every household in Japan. Tea bowls generally come in three pieces. Hagi bowls have a Seisen seal, Kuro raku bowls carry a seal of Shouraku, and Karatsu bowls bear a distinct seal of Minematsu Gijin. Green tea pots are a huge favorite among traditionalists, with a Kyusu teapot being the most popular. This teapot comes with a single handle and built in strainer. The Kyusu is know to bring out the maximum flavor of tea leaves, since this piece can only hold one or two cups each brew. This Japanese ceramic embodies the tradition of drinking tea, and is highly valued in the country.
Whether it is Japanese ceramic or Japanese porcelain you are looking to purchase as a decorative and investment piece, you can rest assured that it is not the material investment, but owning a piece of ancient art and beauty with this authentic art form.
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