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This listing is for a splendid Ohi-ware yunomi tea cup made by the current head of the Chozaemon family kiln, Ohi Toshio (Ohi Chozaemon XI). It is wheel-thrown and coated in glossy ‘hijiri’ caramel coloured glaze with two indentations on the exterior.  The interior is glazed a peach/beige colour with a matte finish.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.  It also comes with three Japanese language profile papers about the potter. 

Ohi Chozaemon XI (b. Toshio 1958) is the 11th generation master from the Chozaemon family dynasty of Ohi potters in Ishikawa Prefecture. Toshio succeeded as head of the family kiln in 2016 after his father Toyasai (b.1927) retired.  During his career he has received numerous awards and titles.  In 1993 he became a member of the Japan Traditional Crafts Association, in 1999 a member of the International Academy of Ceramic Arts (IAC), in 2007 a member of the prestigious Nitten Japan Fine Arts Council, in 2012 Director of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association, in 2014 Executive Director of the Ishikawa Prefecture Ceramics Association, in 2014 a Member of the Advisory Committee for the Nitten Fine Arts Association, in 2016 Executive Director of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association, and in 2017 he became a Special Member (Councillor) for the prestigious Nitten Fine Arts Exhibition.  His work is held in collections all over the world, and he frequently holds lectures both in Japan and overseas.  His full list of his achievements and wards can be found on the official 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 golden 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:  H.12.3cm (4.8”) x 10.2cm (4”) x 10.2cm (4”)

Cup:  H.9cm (3.5”) x 7.7cm (3”) x 8.2cm (3.2”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks and is a completely unused article.

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