A complementary pair of hand-thrown yunomi-style bowls, each reflecting the same craftsmanship with contrasting glaze treatments. Delicate diagonal carving encircles the forms, with the incised lines carefully inlaid with coloured slips that bring depth and subtle movement to the surface.
The first bowl is finished in a warm, iron-rich ash glaze that enhances the texture of the clay and creates soft variations in tone. The second contrasts a deep tenmoku-style glaze across the interior and upper exterior with an unglazed lower body, celebrating the natural character of the clay beneath. Together, the pair balance harmony with individuality, drawing on the traditions of Japanese functional ceramics while embracing the expressive qualities of contemporary studio pottery.
Measurements: Bowl 1: 77mm high, 95mm rim. 60mm foot.
Bowl 2: 77mm high, 95mm rim, 53mm foot
Makers mark on one bowl, but unattributed, c.1960s–70s.
Condition: Very good, with no chips or cracks.
Price: £35 each
A complementary pair of hand-thrown yunomi-style bowls, each reflecting the same craftsmanship with contrasting glaze treatments. Delicate diagonal carving encircles the forms, with the incised lines carefully inlaid with coloured slips that bring depth and subtle movement to the surface.
The first bowl is finished in a warm, iron-rich ash glaze that enhances the texture of the clay and creates soft variations in tone. The second contrasts a deep tenmoku-style glaze across the interior and upper exterior with an unglazed lower body, celebrating the natural character of the clay beneath. Together, the pair balance harmony with individuality, drawing on the traditions of Japanese functional ceramics while embracing the expressive qualities of contemporary studio pottery.
Measurements: Bowl 1: 77mm high, 95mm rim. 60mm foot.
Bowl 2: 77mm high, 95mm rim, 53mm foot
Makers mark on one bowl, but unattributed, c.1960s–70s.
Condition: Very good, with no chips or cracks.
Price: £35 each
