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Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

Creator: Toshiko Takaezu
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A small ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built form shows slight irregularity and is covered with a brilliant glaze in striking turquoise, red and blue colors. A bold stroke of turquoise circumvents the exterior of the bowl and morphed into mottled blue and green in places and mixed further with the reddish background. The interior is curiously glazed red with a circular blue stroke. Despite of its relatively small size, the decoration on this bowl is particularly striking with a sense of Zen. An attractive piece for meditation.
The artist's work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic tradition and aesthetics. The bowl is signed with the artist's cypher on the underside.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition with minimal contact. Potter's knife mark on the base as made.
Creation Date:	1995
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Pottery
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	640013

Dimensions

H.	2.625 in;	Diam.	4.5 in;
H.	6.67 cm;	Diam.	11.43 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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