One of a kind: Seto Chawan by legendary Munemaro Ishiguro

Here is the next chawan from our collection of items of Human National Treasures: a wonderful Seto chawan by legendary artist Munemaro Ishiguro (1893-1968), enclosed in its originally signed and sealed wooden box.

In 1918, Ishiguro Munemaro set his goal of becoming a ceramist after seeing a spotted tenmoku tea bowl at Tokyo Art Club. On his own, he researched Chinese ceramics of the Tang and Song dynasties, Korean ceramics, and so on, and grounded on abundant experience and skill, he established a richly lyrical and elegant style. In 1955, he was designated a "Living National Treasure" (Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Properties) for his iron glaze techniques.

Selected Experiences

1968 Award the Third Class Order of the Sacred Treasure

1963 Awarded Purple Ribbon Medal

1955 Selected as a Living National Treasure ( iron glaze pottery )

His work is hold in many museums (for example the Victoria and Albert Museum) and has been auctioned at Sotheby's and Christie's for highest prices.

Size: 7,5 cm height x 13,2 cm in diameter.