An Iris Inspired Bizen Tokkuri by Takahiro Ishii
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Directory: Artists: Ceramics: Pottery: Contemporary: Item # 1431884
Directory: Artists: Ceramics: Pottery: Contemporary: Item # 1431884
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Described on the wood box as a tokkuri (sake flask) with kin-kousai (metallic Iris) glaze, the size and form would allow this piece to function just as well as a small flower vase. As the name on the box suggests, the various metallic glazes in purple, bronze, and blueish-green are meant to represent the colors of the Iris that, in Japan, is associated with the expression of heroic deeds and thought to have purifying properties that help ward off evil.
The craftsman who made this piece, Takahiro Ishii, was born in Tokyo in 1977, and, after studying ceramics for a number of years, moved to Bizen to become a ceramics teacher and later would open his own kiln. He takes a philosophic approach to his work as evidenced by the following quote, “As a ceramicist, I feel that the point is not just to produce pieces. With every new work I project a bit of myself into it, and in this way, constantly evolve through the process of searching for myself. To do this you must first take in the world around you, digest it, and then put it into form—however difficult that may appear to be.”
In excellent condition, this piece measure 4.2 inches in diameter at its widest point (10.7 cm) and stands 6.7 inches tall (17 cm). It comes with a fitted wooden box signed and sealed by the artist and a protective cloth (furoshiki).
**Note: We have 2 sake cups (guinomi) by this artist if you would like to make a set. In this case, (for 3 items) there is a $150 discount and free international shipping and insurance.
https://www.trocadero.com/stores/KyotoArt/items/1432345/Bizen-Guinomi-by-Takahiro-Ishii
https://www.trocadero.com/stores/KyotoArt/items/1383953/Bizen-Guinomi-by-Takahiro-Ishii
Described on the wood box as a tokkuri (sake flask) with kin-kousai (metallic Iris) glaze, the size and form would allow this piece to function just as well as a small flower vase. As the name on the box suggests, the various metallic glazes in purple, bronze, and blueish-green are meant to represent the colors of the Iris that, in Japan, is associated with the expression of heroic deeds and thought to have purifying properties that help ward off evil.
The craftsman who made this piece, Takahiro Ishii, was born in Tokyo in 1977, and, after studying ceramics for a number of years, moved to Bizen to become a ceramics teacher and later would open his own kiln. He takes a philosophic approach to his work as evidenced by the following quote, “As a ceramicist, I feel that the point is not just to produce pieces. With every new work I project a bit of myself into it, and in this way, constantly evolve through the process of searching for myself. To do this you must first take in the world around you, digest it, and then put it into form—however difficult that may appear to be.”
In excellent condition, this piece measure 4.2 inches in diameter at its widest point (10.7 cm) and stands 6.7 inches tall (17 cm). It comes with a fitted wooden box signed and sealed by the artist and a protective cloth (furoshiki).
**Note: We have 2 sake cups (guinomi) by this artist if you would like to make a set. In this case, (for 3 items) there is a $150 discount and free international shipping and insurance.
https://www.trocadero.com/stores/KyotoArt/items/1432345/Bizen-Guinomi-by-Takahiro-Ishii
https://www.trocadero.com/stores/KyotoArt/items/1383953/Bizen-Guinomi-by-Takahiro-Ishii
