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Glazed Ceramic Bowl Chawan Toshiko Takaezu

Creator: Toshiko Takaezu
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A ceramic bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl is of the typical form of Chawan and features a wheel-turned body supported by a short round foot ring. The wall is relatively thinly potted. The interior surface showcases Toshiko's iconic expressive glaze pattern with a swirling wind-like strokes, ocher on the deep brown. On the exterior wall, the background color is a rich dark brown transitioning to black, in a contrasting matt finish. Lighter color glaze of ocher and brown with a metallic sheen were applied along the rim, dripping down to the mottled background. The color palette of this bowl is somber and earthy, yet the abstract pattern the artist created spontaneously, subtle as they are, displays a quiet drama if one observes closely. The color shift is fluent and speedy, exemplifying the wabi-sabi spirit of the artist's work. The base is incised with the artist's cypher.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Fine condition with intended surface texture and kiln grits on the base rim. A flea bite in the inner rim, possibly as made.
Creation Date:	1970-80s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Pottery, Asian
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	872418

Dimensions

H.	3 in;	Diam.	5.5 in;
H.	7.62 cm;	Diam.	13.97 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.