Koba Koen 木場紅園 (b1950) - Bowl - Pottery - Iris Zigzag Bridge

木場紅園 Koba Koen (b1950)
A ceramist and tea ceremony ware artist born in Kagoshima Prefecture. He studied under the first-generation Miyagawa Koun, a master craftsman of Kyoto-yaki. In 1982, he established the Kazan Kiln in Kyoto and set up his own studio, specialising in the production of tea ceremony ware, with a particular focus on coloured-glaze pieces.

with seal 'Koen' 紅園

木場紅園 Koba Koen (b1950) 花山窯 Kazan kiln, Kyo ware 'Iris, Zigzag Bridge over Water Tea Bowl' with Original Box (Tomobako)

The tea bowl by Koba Koen of the Kazan Kiln sets irises and a zigzag bridge across a flowing ground, the crisp red, blue, and green overglaze painting standing out against the pale body in a way that reflects his Kyoto‑yaki training under Miyagawa Kōun; the lively brushwork and balanced spacing give the classic motif a fresh clarity, and the seal “Koen” anchors the piece within his long practice of coloured‑glaze tea ware, all kept together with its tomobako.

Box dimensions: 5.7" x 5.7" x 4.8" / 14.7cm x 14.7cm x 12.2cm
Tea Bowl dimensions: 4.8" x 4.8" x 3.1" / 12.2cm x 12.2cm x 8cm

Material: Pottery

Weight: 500g including Original box (Tomobako)

Condition
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