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Lot 123 · Porcelain · H 8 cm陶磁器
STUDIO PORCELAIN TEA CUP (YUNOMI) BY THE “NOZURA” WORKSHOP
Estimate
6 000 – 9 000 ₽
- Original box (tomobako)
- Production
“Nozura” workshop (野面窑), Hasami kiln, Nagasaki Prefecture.
- Material
Porcelain; hand-formed, underglaze cobalt painting, overglaze polychrome enamels.
- Dimensions
height — 8 cm.
- Description
A handmade collectible porcelain tea cup (yunomiYunomi 湯呑 — a traditional tall cup (a cup without a handle) for everyday drinking of hot green tea.) made in the renowned ceramic centre of Hasami. The piece combines the classic forms of the craft with vivid personal expression. The body is decorated with the traditional akadama motif (large red medallions) in the gosu-akae manner, complemented by free strokes of underglaze cobalt and delicate gold-green touches.
- Marks
On the base, an underglaze cobalt calligraphic signature in cursive sōsho script naming the place of production and the kiln — “Hasami” (波佐見).
- Contents
Original box of thick cardboard with a large calligraphic inscription “Nozura” (能面) on the lid; an insert letter of thanks from the master with the personal seal “Nozura” (野面), and the original factory guarantee note.