Bizen flower vessel of mixed clay with white slip.
H 26.5 x W 62.5 x D 18.0 cm,Year.2025Ryuichi Kakurezaki
1950 -- Ceramics
- Awarded 7 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
Under $12,000
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Description
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CategoryCeramics
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MaterialsBizen clay
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DimensionsH 26.5 x W 62.5 x D 18.0 cm
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Year presented2025
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Bizen ware
Bizen ware is a type of high-fired unglazed (yakishime) stoneware made near Bizen in Okayama prefecture. The local clay, called hiyose, resists the application of glaze, so vessels are fired uncoated at high temperatures for long durations. The resulting pottery is well vitrified and features earthen tones and natural ash effects. Ceramists can induce a rich variety of expressions by arranging pieces within the kiln and influencing how they interact with the charcoal and ash. Every piece of Bizen ware is unique.
Awards received
- The 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
- Japan Kōgei Association Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder Award
Comment on Award
I wanted to express the depth of the earth by combining the subtle colors and texture of the mixed Bizen clay, creating a warm and strong feel despite the milky white color.
I wanted to make the flowers and colors stand out in this wide-mouthed flower vase.
I hope this will help expand the horizons of expression using Bizen clay which we are running out of.
(from the Japan Kōgei Association website)
