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Japanese Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Kitaoji Rosanjin Ex-Musuem

Creator: Kitaoji Rosanjin
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A stoneware round bowl with dramatic glaze made by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) circa first half of the 20th century. The low height bowl with wide opening and swell body resembles a monk's alms bowl and it was most likely used as a waste-water Bowl (known as Kensui) for Chado tea ceremony. The simple monastic form contrast with the dramatic glaze the artist applied on the surface. Abstract splashes of iron glaze morphed into various shades of beige, amber, copper and dark brown and all mottled together that covers the entire interior and exterior surface. The slightly irregular hand-built form also accentuates its Zen appeal.
The bowl was marked with the artist's insignia on the base as shown. It also retains a small paper label of the catalog number. It comes with a square brocade cloth.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Yale University Art Gallery. It comes with a digital copy of the museum card of its provenance and history.
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) was the pseudonym for a noted artist and epicure during the early to mid-Showa period of Japan. His real name was Kitaoji Fusajiro. An artistic man with many talents, he has an extraordinary influence on Japanese art scene. For his complete biography, refer to source such as e-yakinomo and Rosanjin Net. According to the 2018 exhibition catalog of Kuroda Ceramics Co., Ltd on Kitaoji Rosanjin, in 1921, Rosanjin founded a restaurant for members only called “Bishoku Club (Gourmet's Club)” on the second floor of his gallery, where he began serving Kyoto-style food on his collection of ceramics, such as old Sometsuke, Aka-e, the Oranda, Old Seto, Karatsu, and Oribe. He started making his own ceramic after his collection was destroyed in the earthquake in 1923.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	ceramic glazed
Condition:	Good. Fine condition, minimal wear
Creation Date:	first half of 20th century
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Pottery, Asian
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	787928

Dimensions

H.	2.5 in;	Diam.	7.125 in;
H.	6.35 cm;	Diam.	18.1 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.