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Contemporary Japanese Jar by Fujioka Shuhei

Offered by: J R Richards

Description
FUJIOKA SHUHEI (1947-)
A Large ga-Ware Jar
Heisei era (1989-2019), late 20th/early 21st century
Of traditional medieval-style form with a sturdy shoulder and short neck with a circumferential flange, the stoneware body with thick gray-green kiln-ash glaze on the front, the reverse showing the rich red unglazed clay with a few drips of glaze (due to the jar being fired on its side) the whole exhibiting the "Three Landscapes" traditionally associated with Iga ware: a shiny emerald-green glaze that sometimes forms small globules, unglazed or semi-glazed areas of orange or brown, and occasional scorched patches; with an inscribed and signed wood tomobako storage box
18 7/8 x 16 7/8 in (48 x 43cm)

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1980-1999
Condition:	New.
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Contemporary/Modern
Incollect Reference #:	789800

Dimensions

H.	18.75 in;	Diam.	16.75 in;
H.	47.63 cm;	Diam.	42.55 cm;

Message from Seller:

J R Richards has over 23 years of experience in the Ceramic Arts, specializing in Ancient and Contemporary Asian Ceramics, with a focus on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pottery. Based in Los Angeles, J R Richards curates rare and high-quality pieces for discerning collectors and interior designers, showcasing them at major art fairs such as the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show and New York Asia Week. | joey@joeyrichards.com