A Koetsu Tribute Bowl by Ōhi IX (1901-1986)
- Artist:
- Ōhi IX (1901-1986)
- Era:
- Shōwa
- Price:
- SOLD
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The craftsman who fashioned this piece, the 9th Ohi Chozaimon (1901-1986), is the most widely recognized and most accomplished of the now 11 generations of Ohi potters. Born in Ishikawa Prefecture at the start of the 20th century, he took up the family craft and, at the age of 26, became the head potter. Raku tea bowls made by Ohi 9 are some of the finest you will encounter, comparing favorably to even tea bowls made by the main Raku lineage in Kyoto. The lightness of the clay, the soft silky textures of the glaze, and the mastery of form are all signatures of a lifetime of excellence backed by generations of experience. Here we see what is known as a "tribute piece” where a current Raku artist will craft a piece to emulate the characteristics and presence of a known work by one of the forebears of the tradition, in this case, by the legendary pottery Kōetsu Hon’ ami.
In excellent condition, this piece is 4.9 inches in diameter (12.4cm) and stands 3.5 inches tall (8.7cm). It comes with its original wood box bearing Ohi IX’s signature, a protective silk cloth, and the Ohi seal clearly visible on the base of the tea bowl. As mentioned above, it also has the rare distinction of being endorsed by Sokuchu-sai, the Head Tea Master of Omotesenke. *** International shipping and insurance included in the price.
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