A unique Hagi mizusashi by Zenzo Hatano

Artist:: Zenzo Hatano
Era:: Contemporary
Price:: SOLD
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An excellent example of Japanese minimalist aesthetic that transcends its humble origins, this mizusashi, or fresh water pot used in tea ceremony, displays a classic Hagi glaze contrasting nicely with a lacquered wood cover. It separates itself from most pieces of this type by the addition of a pouring spout, which is quite unusual for this type of tea-ware implement.

Hagi-yaki has a tradition stretching back over 400 years and is a high-fired stoneware type of pottery. Hagi is prized for its subdued colors and classical features, especially the glazing, which is often clear and vivid. Hagi is also well-known for frequently utilizing a milky, flowing white overcoating and crackled glazing.

The creator of this striking artwork is none other than Zenso Hatano, winner of many prestigious awards and designated intangible cultural asset of Yamaguchi prefecture. His refined technique and tendency to innovate on classic forms has garnered the Japan Traditional Crafts Award, the Yamaguchi Prefecture Award for Excellence, the Tabe Museum of Art and Design Award, and the Yamaguchi Prefecture Award for Arts and Culture Promotion, to name a few.

In excellent condition, this piece measure 11 inches in diameter (28 cm) and stands 4.7 inches tall (12 cm). It comes with a wood box signed by the artist.

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