A Shigaraki Tea Bowl by Sugimoto Sadamitsu
- Artist:
- Sugimoto Sadamitsu
- Era:
- Contemporary
- Price:
- $1,375
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Sugimoto Sadamitsu (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, at the age of 33 he moved to Shigaraki and started creating high-quality tea-ware implements, most notably, fine tea bowls 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; but 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. An interesting side-note, many of the tea bowls used in the 1989 movie detailing the life of Sen no Rikyu—the most famed tea master in all of Japanese history—were made by none other than Sugimoto himself.
In excellent condition, this piece is 5.3 inches ( 13.5cm) at its widest point and stands 3.15 inches tall (8 cm). Sugimoto’s signature can be seen in the form of ornamental etchings on the base of the tea bowl and the piece comes with its original wood box signed and sealed by the artist. Included in the box are a protective silk pouch (shifuku) and an informational insert in Japanese detailing the artist and the kiln.
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