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Suibokuga is a genre of ink
painting established in Japan during the 13th and 14th centuries.
Early works were strongly influenced by Song dynasty paintings brought back by Zen monks returning from their studies in
China, and common themes included landscapes and pastoral
scenes set aside Chinese poems. With monochrome charcoal ink being the primary medium used
in suibokuga, nuance is expressed through variations
in pressure on the brush and contrasted shadings of ink.
Before entering the world of ceramic making,
Murata Tetsu learned the secrets of the brush through years of
training under his father, Konosuke I, a highly accomplished suibokuga
artist. Today, he employs the same techniques to create his own
distinctive style of sometsuke (cobalt glazed) porcelain wares.
This elegant green tea cup is a proud display of Mr. Murata's
masterful brushwork. A sweeping panorama of mountainsides and
seascapes (themes called sansui) holds stills of pastoral life from ancient
times, and a smaller vignette is found on the underside of
the lid. Geometric patterns around the top and bottom frame the
cup like the borders of a scroll.
A work of art which is sure to become a green tea lover's guarded
treasure.
Capacity: 275 ml (9.7 oz).
special care instructions
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