Attractive Chawan, Oribe Yu, Akazu Yaki by Shunsho
|
|
The size of Chawan: 4 1/2" Dia x 3 1/4" High. Very attractive Chawan. Chawan was made with Seto Clay, Akazu yaki with Oribe Yu(green glazing). It has very nice Keshiki. Two area of deep green on each side of bowl. It feel very homey when holding in the hand. The type of Raku Chawan. It is made by Nakajima Shunsho. There is leaflet enclosed marked Showa 50th, spring(1975). It came with wooden Tomobako signed and sealed with Shunsho chop seal. The condition of tea bowl excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline.
Akazu Ware started by Kato Shiro Zaemon, it has 700 years history. Oribe style works are so uniquely developed in Akazu area. Shunsho's work show this tradition of Akazu Yaki with oribe glazing. He has received many award at locally and nationally. He has traveled to European countries as design judge from Japan Craftmen Association in Showa 37th(1962). |
|
