Bizen Flower Vessel
Year.2016Hiroshi Toyofuku
1973 -- Ceramics
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- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 2
Simple designs to show the features of clay
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CategoryCeramics
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Year of creation2016
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RarityUnique
Techniques
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.
Award
- The 59th Chūgoku Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2016)
- Sanyo Shimbun Award