吉見螢石 碧須恵茶盌 hokutoito With a cylindrical body

With a cylindrical body

Sesame seeds and vidro create a landscape in the prospect

the latest work of Nanasai Tea Bowl

Across the richly toned surface—suggestive of hues ranging from red to purple—streams of golden ash glaze descend in elegant lines

吉見螢石 碧須恵茶盌 hokutoito With a cylindrical bodyA new work by Keiseki Yoshimi, the Heki Sue Chawan, representing the completed evolution of his Tanpen Sue style. This Chwan like piece features a high fired body streaked with blue lightning, creating a landscape that truly resembles a plasma filament. As the bowl is turned in the hand, these filaments intensify, joined by mottled patterns that evoke a nebula. The mikomi opens into a softly tinted black hole like depth, while the area around the foot