Here are two masterpiece Bizen tokkuri showing the balance of what made 20th century Bizen become vital again and how that transformed into 21st century Bizen. The left tokkuri in the main photo is a yohen firing 'kimono lady leaning forward pouring sake' form by Kakurezaki Ryuichi(b.1950). The form is pure Kakurezaki taking the 'baton' from Living National Treasure Fujiwara Kei's (1899-1983) Momoyama period 16th century inspired 'pearl onion' form. Each has a truly s ...click for details
A true masterpiece of contemporary hakuji--white porcelain--by acclaimed ceramic artist Maeta Akihiro--more about Maeta in our archives. This is a first-rank work of his that he made recently and was exhibited and shown in his most recent Mitsukoshi exhibition catalog, a copy of which is enclosed with the spiral jar. It radiates an elegance and refinement that is heavenly and timeless. In perfect condition with a signed box, 31.3cm.tallx23cm, stamped on base.
Quite extraordinary throwing and glazing on these three massive chargers; each is between 12.5-13.5cm.tallx 59.5-60cm.wide.
Artist Statement:
"The work/pottery that I make, I try to keep as simple
as possible. I think that the form and the function of
the piece should be complemented by the surface.
Whatever you feel from the piece and however you
connect to it should come from within the piece
itself. The combination of form, surface decoration,
glaze and firing should all combine ...click for details
