This listing is for a splendid Ohi-ware plate made by master potter, Ohi Chozaemon X.  It is wheel-thrown and coated in glossy ‘hijiri’ caramel coloured glaze with a kushigaki comb pattern around the outer edge of the plate. Small pieces of clay churned up by the combing tool can be seen through the glaze, and the centre of the plate is incised with two birds.  Chozaemon’s stamp can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box and a wooden plate stand.   

Ohi Chozaemon X (b.1927) is the 10th generation master from the Chozaemon family dynasty of Ohi potters in Ishikawa Prefecture. The family is now in its 11th generation, so the 10th has assumed the title of Ohi Toyasai. Toyasai’s illustrious career spans some 60 years and he is responsible for producing some of the most spectacular Nara Sansai pieces the modern world has seen. He was a recipient of the Order of Culture, an honour bestowed upon individuals by the Emperor of Japan. A list of his achievements can be found on the Ohi Museum website.

Ohi-ware refers to pottery made in Ohi town in Kanazawa Prefecture. It is made of soft clay and fired at low temperatures, and features what is known as an ame-yu glaze. Ohi-ware’s ame-yu glaze is a amber or caramel coloured glaze with a glossy finish. Ohi-ware is generally shaped by hand and fired in a way not so different from Raku-ware. The temperature is increased sharply over a short period of time, and the piece is removed from the kiln whilst the glaze is still melting. This causes the piece to cool down rapidly, thus creating the beautiful rich colour and lustre.                                                                  

Sizes

Box:  6.8cm (2.6”) x 22.7cm (8.9”) x 22.7cm (8.9”)

Plate:  H.3cm (1.1”) x Dia.20.7cm (8.1”)                                                                                   

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks, however there are a couple small scratches on the front of the plate.                                                                                        

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**USA:  EMS Express (approx. 7-15 days).  Combined shipping available (please send us a message) but please note that the price does not get cheaper for Airmail or EMS, in fact it becomes more expensive.  If you want to save money and don't mind a very long 3 month wait, request sea mail (11-12 weeks depending on processing and backlogs at destination ports). Inexpensive Airmail Small Packet option unavailable.

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**Asia:  EMS Express (approx. 7-10 days). 

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