Tsutsu chawan by Nakahara Kunisuke

A Hagi-yaki tsutsu chawan by Nakahara Kunisuke, characterized by its quiet strength and refined restraint. The cylindrical form (tsutsu) emphasizes verticality and balance, while the soft white glaze is punctuated by iron-rich speckling and subtle kiln marks that emerge through the surface. Gentle undulations and faint throwing lines reveal the hand of the maker, embodying Hagi ware’s wabi-sabi aesthetic and its intimate relationship with tea, time, and use.