A Mentori Tea Bowl by Nakata Atsushi
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Directory: Artists: Ceramics: Pottery: Bowls: Contemporary: Item # 1429795
Directory: Artists: Ceramics: Pottery: Bowls: Contemporary: Item # 1429795
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A highly original work by Iga potter Nakata Atsushi. The description on the box reads “Mentori Chawan” in this case “men” meaning side, or edge, and “tori” meaning to shear off, or to remove. The name describes how various surfaces of the tea bowl have been shaved off at angles to create this compelling form. As can be seen in the images above, the shaved edges are highlighted by alternating dark and light surfaces with different glazing techniques.
Born in Toyama Prefecture in 1968, Nakata moved to Osaka in his 20s to pursue a degree in videography. Along the way he discovered an interest in pottery when a close friend invited him to work at his father’s kiln for a time. After graduating, he took on an apprenticeship with Iga potter Imai Yasuto and a few years later opened his own studio. Though the underlying techniques he uses can be said to be in the style of Iga-ware, the finishing processes are highly unorthodox. In the case of this piece, Nakata uses a type of lacquer that he bakes on in the kiln similar to a standard glaze, just at much lower temperatures. In other pieces, he has been known to experiment with pieces of copper fused into the final work.
In excellent condition this piece is 5.5 inches in diameter at its widest point (14 cm), and stands 3.2 inches tall (8 cm). It comes with a recently commissioned box signed by the artist and a protective cloth. *** International shipping and insurance included in the price.
A highly original work by Iga potter Nakata Atsushi. The description on the box reads “Mentori Chawan” in this case “men” meaning side, or edge, and “tori” meaning to shear off, or to remove. The name describes how various surfaces of the tea bowl have been shaved off at angles to create this compelling form. As can be seen in the images above, the shaved edges are highlighted by alternating dark and light surfaces with different glazing techniques.
Born in Toyama Prefecture in 1968, Nakata moved to Osaka in his 20s to pursue a degree in videography. Along the way he discovered an interest in pottery when a close friend invited him to work at his father’s kiln for a time. After graduating, he took on an apprenticeship with Iga potter Imai Yasuto and a few years later opened his own studio. Though the underlying techniques he uses can be said to be in the style of Iga-ware, the finishing processes are highly unorthodox. In the case of this piece, Nakata uses a type of lacquer that he bakes on in the kiln similar to a standard glaze, just at much lower temperatures. In other pieces, he has been known to experiment with pieces of copper fused into the final work.
In excellent condition this piece is 5.5 inches in diameter at its widest point (14 cm), and stands 3.2 inches tall (8 cm). It comes with a recently commissioned box signed by the artist and a protective cloth. *** International shipping and insurance included in the price.