Ash Glazed Jar with Kiln Mutation Effects and Cracks

H 26.0 x W 31.5 x D 31.5 cm,Year.2023
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Atsuko Nakao

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Description

  • Category
    Ceramics
  • Dimensions
    H 26.0 x W 31.5 x D 31.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Klin effects

Kiln effects (yōhen) is a term that describes a wide variety of spontaneous expressions produced by the interaction of the kiln atmosphere and the surface of the vessel during firing, including oxidation and reduction effects. The cracks, flashing patterns, and natural ash glaze effects on unglazed wares such as Bizen and Shigaraki are famous examples of kiln effects.

Ash glaze

Ash glazes (kaiyū) are ceramic glazes made from the ashes of plants, such as wood or straw. Traditionally, these are divided into three categories: pure wood ash, which is made from the bark of trees such as oak and chestnut and has a faintly blue hue; hearth ash, which contains impurities and has a faintly bluish-green hue; and straw ash, which produces a milky-white glaze.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 66th Chūgoku Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
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Ash Glazed Jar with Kiln Mutation Effects and Cracks Atsuko Nakao
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