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Contemporary Sake Set by Kodai Ujiie

Offered by: J R Richards

Description
2 piece set comprising a Katakuchi (open sake pourer) and a sake cup (Guinomi)
Katakuchi: 4 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2"
Oribe Glazes, Urushi
There is no mistaking a piece of Kodai san's work. This ascending star of Japanese contemporary ceramics graduated from Tohoku University in 2013 and swiftly followed that with a postgraduate research Masters degree. Since 2015 he has been the subject of no less than 6 solo exhibitions across Japan and been in several mixed exhibitions.

Based from his studio in Miyagi prefecture, his work is a wonderfully free, expressionistic celebration of the forward direction for Japanese ceramic art. Traditional forms are given new contemplation with a form of respectful subversion - vessels for tea and sake confuse and intrigue with the fascinating manifestation of working his materials. Sculptural forms amaze with their surface and construction qualities, commanding the eye to examine every colour filled fissure. Forms barely whole are made good with glaze and colour. The fragility of ceramics laid bare but made robust with design and true artistic talent.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	New
Materials:	Oribe Glazes, Urushi
Condition:	New.
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	823375

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	4.38 in;	H.2.	3.5 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	11.13 cm;	H.2.	8.89 cm;

Message from Seller:

J R Richards has over 23 years of experience in the Ceramic Arts, specializing in Ancient and Contemporary Asian Ceramics, with a focus on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pottery. Based in Los Angeles, J R Richards curates rare and high-quality pieces for discerning collectors and interior designers, showcasing them at major art fairs such as the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show and New York Asia Week. | joey@joeyrichards.com