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Lot 214 · Ceramics · H 15.5 cm花器
INTERIOR VASE “HAIYU KOTSUBO”
Studio ceramics. Second half of the 20th century, textured haiyu ash glaze.
Estimate
18 000 – 22 000 ₽
- Original box (tomobako)
- Dimensions
height — 15.5 cm.
- Description
A small interior vase of rounded form with a narrow rim flaring slightly upward. The vessel is covered with a matte, textured haiyu ash glaze of a refined creamy beige, with delicate flecks of ochre and brownish tones, skilfully recreating the natural runs and deposits of kiln ash from wood firing.
- Marks
On the base — an incised artist’s mark.
- Contents
Original wooden box (tomobakoTomobako 共箱 — an authentic box of valuable, seasoned wood (often paulownia), made specially for a particular piece. On the lid the master or owner personally inscribes in ink the calligraphic title of the object, his signature and the impression of a personal seal. It is the principal certificate of authenticity.) with the calligraphic name of the form “Haiyu Kotsubo”, the artist’s signature and the impression of his personal red seal.