Seiya Toyoba (1942–) studied directly under Toyozo Arakawa, the Living National Treasure who revived Momoyama-period Shino. 

For someone who wants an authentic Arakawa-type Shino experience without Arakawa-level prices, this is the closest I’ve personally seen on the market. I noticed that when the chawan is warmed during use, the glaze develops a slightly dry, leathery feel - a tactile quality I don’t often encounter in Shino with this depth. The form is large, excellent to hold and the shino itself is very subtle with some texture and color change on the front side of the bowl.

Condition: Excellent. No damage or repairs. Seems to be unused.

Signed on the base. Comes with original signed wooden box and cloth. 

Height: 9 cm 

Diameter: 13 cm 

Weight: approx. 600 g 

Period: Shōwa / early Heisei 

Toyoba exhibited bowls in this style throughout the late Shōwa and early Heisei periods. Several published exhibition examples show the same thick feldspar skin, dramatic beni transitions, and high-heat pinholing found here. This piece represents Toyoba at his most best, channeling the Arakawa-line revival Shino with remarkable accuracy.