Item TS515

Kokuyosai
Tea Ceremony Bowl

(1pc. & signed box)

$2200

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Tomio Suzuki

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Much of Tomio Suzuki's inspiration is drawn from both Japanese and Western classical literature, mythology and poetry - works which he says serve as his "sensei", or teacher.  And in this striking tea ceremony bowl (chawan), we see a reference to Dante's Inferno.

The bowl is done in a glaze Mr. Suzuki calls kokuyosai, or "shimmering black".  Based upon the same glazing and firing process as shino, kokuyosai possess a depth and heated energy like no other in his glazing repertoire.  Red and white feldspar drip details dance wildly around a black manganese-rich base, like fire and ice from Dante's masterpiece.

Formed entirely by hand with coils of mogusa clay, the chawan is lightweight and balanced perfectly upon a footring roughly crafted with the aid of a simple tree branch.  When filled with whipped matcha, the stark contrast between the emerald green of the tea and the colors of the bowl is absolutely stunning.

Red display cloth (fukusa) included.

A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by the artist.  Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.

See Tomio Suzuki's Kyoto Takashimaya exhibition for more from his 2008 collection.


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