{"product_id":"458","title":"Holder of Seto City Intangible Cultural Property for Ceramic Ash Glaze Technique, Taishi Kiln, Hachiro Suzuki, Irabo Tea Bowl, Japanese-Style Rocks Glass, Exhibited Artist at The Metropolitan Museum of Art USA, Studied under Tatsukichi Fujii #458","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a hand-formed Irabo tea bowl (Irabo Chawan) created by Hachiro Suzuki (1905–1985), a master craftsman of Taishi Kiln (Saijian) in Akatsu, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, who studied under Tatsukichi Fujii, a giant of modern craft art, and achieved the remarkable feat of being selected 13 times for official exhibitions (Bunten and Nitten) as well as exhibiting at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States, a palace of world art. Having traveled to Manchuria to study ceramic art in the final stages of World War II between 1944 and 1945, Mr. Suzuki built upon the traditional glazing techniques of Seto-Akatsu ware—one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns—while integrating refined graphic design beauty and a modern sculptural spirit inherited from his master, Tatsukichi Fujii, creating works that stood out in the Showa period Seto ceramic art world. The lid of the accompanying dedicated paulownia wooden box (tomobako) bears the handwritten inscription \"Irabo Chawan\" on the outside and the signature seal and seal stamp \"Hachiro Saku\" on the inside. Furthermore, as the included explanatory pamphlet (sakureki) records his five selections for the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition (established in 1962), this work can be identified as an authentic piece produced after 1966 when the 5th exhibition was held, specifically during the late 1960s (early Showa 40s), a period when his artistic style and technique reached their zenith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \"Irabo\" technique used in this work originates from a type of Goryeo tea bowl made during the Joseon Dynasty in the 16th to 17th centuries, which was brought to Japan as a vessel for the tea ceremony. It is said to have derived its name from the coarse, rough texture of the clay body rich in sand particles (\"irai-ra\" meaning rough or scratchy in texture), characterized by a rustic, understated expression lightly coated with an iron-bearing glaze. Utilizing the clay and glazes of Seto-Akatsu, Mr. Suzuki faithfully reproduced the rough texture and quiet coloration ranging from yellowish-brown to brown inherent to Irabo. At the same time, from the body to the waist, he carved horizontal and grid-like geometric \"kamaboko-bori\" (stepped\/convex carvings) inherited from his master Tatsukichi Fujii, elevating it into a unique, modern three-dimensional expression. On both the interior and exterior of the vessel, yellowish-brown and dark brown glazes form fluid layers, drawing deep and complex shadows depending on how the light strikes them. The area from the foot ring to the foot-side is intentionally left unglazed, exposing the rough and rustic clay body (rotai) characteristic of Irabo, where a seal stamp proving it to be Mr. Suzuki's work is clearly impressed into the exposed clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBoasting substantial and generous handcrafted dimensions measuring approx. 12.8 cm in outer diameter and approx. 8.3 cm in height, our shop proposes this work, in alignment with modern refined lifestyles and fine spirits culture, as a dignified \"Japanese-style rocks glass (Japanese liquor vessel)\" for enjoying vintage whiskey, aged sake, matured Japanese liquor, or premium spirits over a large ice cube. The tactile pleasure when your fingertips touch the rough clay texture characteristic of Irabo and the three-dimensional stepped carvings, along with the visual effect of the poured amber liquor reflecting beautifully against the deep yellowish-brown and brown gradation inside the vessel, dramatically deepens a special evening drink. A masterpiece in which international acclaim—represented by his exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art—coalesces with the traditions of Seto-Akatsu and the design aesthetics of modern craft art, this piece allows one to relish the true essence of Japanese craft beauty through both visual appreciation and practical use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eHachiro Suzuki (1905–1985)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Career Highlights: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1944] Traveled to Manchuria for ceramic research, [1962, 1984, 1988] Awarded Medal with Blue Ribbon, [1975] Held 1st Anagama Kiln Pottery Exhibition (and many thereafter), [1981] Large Bowl with Fern Motif designated as a Seto City Permanently Preserved Work, [1988] Recognized as Holder of Seto City Intangible Cultural Property \"Ceramic Ash Glaze Technique\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Collections: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art (USA), Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art, Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Ichinomiya City Museum, Hekinan City Tatsukichi Fujii Museum of Contemporary Art, Seto City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period: \u003c\/strong\u003eLate 1960s (early Showa 40s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated paulownia wooden box (Tomobako with handwritten calligraphy \"Irabo Chawan\" on the lid, signature seal \"Hachiro Saku\" and seal stamp on the inside of the lid), career pamphlet (sakureki) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCeramic \/ Pottery (Seto-Akatsu clay, Irabo glaze, stepped carving decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eOuter diameter approx. 12.8 cm, Height approx. 8.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The items provided by our shop were produced a very long time ago even if unused, and are all listed as pre-owned items. Please understand and confirm the age-related changes before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48396667814075,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_3935_result.jpg?v=1791081673","url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/products\/458","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}