{"product_id":"307","title":"Prize Winner of the Minister of Education Award, Artist Permanently Collected in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - Mitsuo Kano: Iron-painted Hakeme Cylindrical Teabowl \/ Rock Glass #307","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn modern Japanese ceramic history, Mitsuo Kano was a master potter in Kyoto who stood at the absolute pinnacle of glaze research based on scientific analysis, while holding only six solo exhibitions throughout his lifetime. Born into the prestigious Kano family of Kiyomizu ware, he completed his studies at the Kyoto Ceramic Testing Institute and studied under Shinobu Komori, a renowned pioneer of scientific ceramics in Japan, thoroughly investigating the glazes and firing mechanisms of ancient Chinese ceramics. He was the master under whom Tetsuo Kano (Kano Shokoku II), a founding member of Sodeisha, chose to inherit the pinnacle of functional beauty after much psychological conflict. Mitsuo Kano established a unique ceramic world where tradition and modernity merge, as seen in his creation of cutting-edge western tableware at the request of Noemi Raymond, designer and wife of the famous architect Antonin Raymond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe most highly acclaimed techniques and designs in Mitsuo Kano's works are his advanced glaze expressions backed by scientific inquiry, along with his rich expressions of Hakeme (brush mark) and Yusai (glaze coloring) that elevate traditional Eastern designs into a modern sculptural spirit. The true essence of his art is clearly demonstrated in this Iron-painted Hakeme Cylindrical Teabowl. Dynamic brush strokes applying white slip and iron glaze cover the entire body, creating a exquisite scenery through the contrast and texture of the exposed clay beneath the brush marks. Furthermore, dense dark brown iron glaze applied from near the foot to the lower body fuses intricately with the warm cream-toned glaze on the upper part inside the kiln, presenting a fluid, flowing kiln-change effect. The uneven, deep glazed surface, interspersed with traces of bubbles and fine pinholes, is a technique born from flawless firing control rooted in the physical and chemical knowledge cultivated through his research at the Ceramic Testing Institute and ancient Chinese ceramics. Inside the foot, a square seal mark reading \"Hikari\" (Mitsuo) is clearly stamped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe production period of this work corresponds to his golden age from the mid-1950s—following his receipt of the Nitten Hokuto Prize in 1953—to the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he served as a judge and member of Nitten. The powerful ink inscription on the lid of the accompanying original signed wooden box (Tomobako), along with the signature and red seal of \"Mitsuo-zo\" on the lower left, perfectly match the handwriting characteristics of box inscriptions from this period. This is a valuable piece showing a period when both his sculpting and glazing were at their sharpest, just before entering his late style. Its exquisite cylindrical form fits snugly in the hand, making it a deeply charming piece that can be enjoyed not only as a cylindrical teabowl for preparing matcha, but also as a rock glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mitsuo Kano (1903–1970)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Career Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1920] Entered the China Ceramic Research Institute in Dalian to engage in ancient Chinese ceramic research, [1943] Traveled to Manchuria as a consultant for the Manchukuo government to select sites for official kilns, [1946] Exhibited for the first time at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten), [1949] Won the Special Selection Award at Nitten, [1953] Won the Hokuto Prize at Nitten, [1957] Appointed as a Nitten Judge, [1958] Became a member of the Nitten Corporation, [1967] Served as a Nitten Judge and received the Minister of Education Award, [1968] Appointed as a Nitten Councillor, [1969] Specially crafted a white porcelain vase for the inauguration of the new Imperial Palace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (USA); São Paulo Museum of Art (Brazil); The Japan Art Academy; Musée des Arts Décoratifs \/ Musée de la Parole (France); International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza (Italy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1955–1962 (Estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good (No chips, no cracks, with cracks and staining on the box due to age)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginal signed wooden box (Tomobako), matching cloth (Tomogire with seal mark), box ribbon (Sanada-himo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery (Iron Glaze, Hakeme)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 9.6 cm, Width approx. 10.5 cm, Inner Rim Diameter approx. 8.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eEven if items offered by our store are unused, they were produced a very long time ago and are all listed as pre-owned items. Please inspect and understand that the item may show age-related changes before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055748100283,"sku":null,"price":65000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9822_result.jpg?v=1785048735","url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/products\/307","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}