A Shigaraki Uzukumaru Vase by Sugimoto Sadamitsu
- Artist:
- Sugimoto Sadamitsu
- Era:
- Contemporary
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A beautiful example of Shigaraki pottery—the result of techniques perfected over centuries by dedicated artisans residing in the provinces east of Kyoto. This piece, made by master potter Sugimoto Sadamitsu, achieves a kind of asymmetrical balance of both form and color, displaying classic Shigaraki markings of emerald green, red ochre, and pale ash.
Sugimoto (b. 1935) is one of the most important Shigaraki potters alive today and continues to create master works into his old age. Originally a resident of Tokyo, when he was 33 he moved to Shigaraki where he started creating high-quality tea-ware implements and soon became well-known for his exquisite tea bowls fashioned in the style of early Raku masters. A devotee of Zen and a lover of tea, Sugimoto is able to create tea bowls that are not just attractive, pleasant to hold in the hand, and a joy to drink from; he produces pieces that subtly transform the spaces they inhabit. A true master of his art, he has been widely exhibited in Japan and in the US and has won a number of awards. Today his works are held in collections around the world including: The Tokyo National Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Pavilion for Japanese Art.
In very good condition, this Usuzkumaru vase is 6.7 inches at its widest point (17 cm) and stands 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall. Sugimoto’s signature can be seen in the form of ornamental etchings on the base and it comes housed in its original wood box signed and sealed by the artist and with a protective silk pouch.
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