Moriyama - Schüssel - Steingut (Sekki). Ein hochgebrannter, langlebiger Tonkörper, der eine reiche und vielfältige Glasur

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Item Description
Large Japanese Kensui (Waste Water Jar) - Vivid Blue & Grey Landscape Glaze - Signed Moriyama

The most striking feature of this Kensui (waste water jar) is the dramatic "landscape" (keshiki) created by the sophisticated interaction of its glazes. Larger and more robust than a standard tea bowl, this vessel showcases a masterful transition of colors, flowing from a luminous water-blue and deep azure to misty grey and charcoal black. These hues are punctuated by dark, organic speckles and "lightning-like" iron streaks that emerge from the firing process, giving the piece a dynamic, elemental energy.

The artist has employed a tactile wavy surface technique (Undulating form), where the intentional ridges and depressions on the exterior provide a rhythmic, undulating texture. The thick, viscous glaze pools beautifully in these crevasses, highlighting the natural transformation of the minerals during high-heat vitrification. The contrast between the richly glazed interior and the raw, unglazed clay base (kodai)—which bears the impressed mark "Moriyama 守山"—underscores the rustic elegance of Japanese tea ceremony stoneware.

Techniques & Materials:

Material: Stoneware (Keramos). A high-fired, durable clay body that allows for rich glaze interactions.

Technique (Glazing): Reduction Firing. The vivid blue and grey tones suggest a reduction atmosphere in the kiln, where oxygen is limited, causing the iron and copper minerals in the glaze to transform into these specific cool-toned hues.

Technique (Forming): Hand-thrown with Surface Manipulation. The vessel was shaped on a potter's wheel, followed by manual carving or pressing to create the uneven, wave-like surface texture.

Size
Height: 9 cm
Width: 14 cm

Weight: 725 g
Condition
The item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or signs of restoration.

Artist Profile
守山 Moriyama
The "Moriyama" mark is associated with skilled potters specializing in tea ceremony utensils. The high quality of the glaze chemistry and the confident, sturdy potting style suggest an artisan from the mid-to-late 20th century who possessed a deep mastery of reduction firing to achieve such vivid blue and grey tonal shifts.

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【Important Notice】
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped via Japan Post, DHL, or FedEx.
Estimated delivery time is about 1–3 weeks.
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