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Shino pottery was first fired
during the Momoyama era (1568-1603) at kilns in Minō, and its
appearance marked a dramatic shift in the evolution of Japanese
ceramic art. Its textured surface of pinholes
and crackles was greatly esteemed by tea ceremony practitioners who
soon incorporated it into the art of chanoyu.
To further enhance shino's textural appeal, Suzuki Tomio approaches
every unglazed pot like a landscape architect would an undeveloped
plot of earth. It first requires slow, thoughtful sculpting before
anything is laid upon it. As a result, his clay
creations are renowned for their terraced surfaces, ridges, and winding
vistas.
Mr. Suzuki displays his masterful forming skill in this majestic tsubo jar. It is done in his lustrous yohen-kin (golden) shino
glaze and textured with crackled feldspar and thick drip details. Deeply cut furrows
create a sense of twisting momentum, naturally guiding the eyes around
the sculpted terrain for more discoveries.
Although traditionally used for storing tea leaves and other dry goods, tsubo also serve as vessels for flower arrangements,
and this one is large enough to accommodate grand compositions of branches and
long-stemmed flowers. As an interior display piece, however, it commands
equal attention on its own.
See Suzuki Tomio's
Hanshin Gallery exhibition
for more from his 2009 collection.
A wooden presentation box will be custom made to order and signed by
the artist. Delivery time for this item is 2 weeks.
special care instructions
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