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Known as the "fair maiden" of
Chinese ceramics, celadon, like tenmoku, was born in the Song Dynasty
(960-1270). Both techniques rely upon iron oxide to define their
character, and both are known for the difficulty in their mastery.
So it seems only natural that Koji Kamada would heed the call of the
maiden and focus his talents on tenmoku's fairer cousin. Her simple
elegance, though, hides the enormity of the challenge behind her.
Celadon (called seiji in Japanese) forms only under the most precise
kiln conditions and, with an extremely high failure rate, is
considered by many to be the most difficult glazing technique to
master. Seiji's powdery blue forms during reduction firing when
oxygen is leeched from the iron oxide in the glaze - a very narrow
window through which few pots are able to pass unscathed.
The results of Koji Kamada's newest venture are on proud display here
in this luminous gappaku celadon tea ceremony bowl. It was born
from the kiln flawlessly smooth and illuminated with a soothing "moon
white", or geppaku in Japanese. It is accented with fluid
magenta markings (kousai) - a respectful nod to the Jun wares from
Song-era China.
Formed to precision and perfectly balanced, this chawan is a worthy
addition to any celadon collection.
See Koji Kamada's
40th Year Commemorative Exhibition for more works from his 2008 collection.
A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by
the artist. Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.
A fukusa (display cloth) is included.
special care instructions
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