This fantastic piece is called a tobako, literally ceramic box, in Japanese. It is a very fine example of the vibrant creativity of Suzuki Goro who is well known as a maker of such monumental oeuvres, which inspire awe and sheer enjoyment. The box is part of the collection of 159 Shino pieces, made over the last 5 years, which were exposed in Tokyo in December 2007, to mark Suzuki Goro’s 50 years as a potter. Each piece had its own character and showed the multifaceted richness of the Shino p ...click for details
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