Kimura Yoshiro - Plate - Ceramic - Hekiyu Turquoise Glaze
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Glazed ceramic plate by Japanese artist Kimura Yoshiro (b. 1946), featuring the turquoise-to-cobalt hekiyu glaze, with 22 cm width, 22 cm depth, and 3 cm height, weight 560 g, origin Japan, in excellent condition, and with its original tomobako wooden storage box.
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Item Description
This is a glazed ceramic plate by Kimura Yoshiro (木村芳郎 Kimura Yoshiro, b. 1946), a Japanese ceramic artist based in Higashi-Hiroshima and founder of the Taiso Kiln (太祖窯). The plate showcases his signature turquoise-to-cobalt glaze, widely known as "Kimura Blue" (木村ブルー), created through his distinctive hekiyu (碧釉) technique. The glaze shifts gradually from a pale, transparent aquamarine at the rim to a deep, almost black sapphire pool at the centre, achieved through multiple layered firings.
The reverse of the plate bears a single hand-painted character mark within a foot ring, characteristic of Kimura's studio pieces. The plate comes with its original wooden storage box (tomobako), typically inscribed and signed by the artist, further supporting its authenticity and provenance.
A striking example of contemporary Japanese studio ceramics, this piece would suit both display and practical use, and makes an appealing addition to a collection of modern Japanese pottery.
Size
Height: 3 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Weight
560 g
Condition
The plate is in overall good condition with no notable chips or cracks observed. Fine crackle (crazing) is visible throughout the glaze surface, which is a natural characteristic of this glaze technique rather than damage. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed visual assessment.
Artist Profile
Kimura Yoshiro (b. 1946) was born in Ehime Prefecture and is a ceramicist based in Hiroshima, one of Japan's most internationally recognised contemporary potters. Deeply influenced by the philosophies of Zen Buddhism and the Way of Tea, he travelled extensively during his university years before returning to Japan to pursue ceramics in earnest. In 1975 he established his Taiso Kiln (太祖窯) in Higashi-Hiroshima and is known for his independently developed hekiyu (碧釉) glaze, a vivid, luminous deep blue applied to works of modern, simplified form. He also employs a rippling decorative technique known as renmon to create wave-like effects on his pieces. This trademark cobalt blue glaze, developed during his twenties, is built up through multiple layers and consecutive firings of great difficulty, and the resulting colour has become universally known as "Kimura Blue."
Kimura first exhibited at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition (Nihon Dento Kogeiten) in 1976, continued exhibiting there regularly, and received its Encouragement Prize in 1984. In 1989 he was awarded the runner-up prize at an international ceramics biennale. He has also received the Grand Prix at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Exhibition and recognition at a tea-ware exhibition. His works are held in major public collections both in Japan and internationally, as well as in the collections of the Imperial Household Agency, the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art (Crafts Gallery), and the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum. He has also held solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Tokyo, including in 2011, 2014, and 2017.
Additional Information
Artist: Kimura Yoshiro (木村芳郎), founder of Taiso Kiln, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
Technique: Hekiyu (碧釉) turquoise-to-cobalt glaze, known as "Kimura Blue"
Provenance: Comes with the original signed wooden storage box (tomobako)
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
We have been experienced as an antique dealer for more than a decade, we select and purchase high-quality products from all over Japan. I carefully select items with good taste, whether famous or not. I offer you an encounter with unknown Japanese goods.
Owner Profile
Name: Michito Nagahiro
Born in 1986 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. From an early age, I have been fascinated by the beautiful and practical designs of Japanese art, antiques, and consumer products, as well as the mindset and dedication of craftsmen and artists. I frequently visited museums and solo exhibitions as part of my daily life.
In 2012, under the guidance of a top mentor in the industry, I established myself as an antique dealer, handling a wide range of items, including Japanese antiques and artworks. Since 2017, I have specialized in selling Japanese antiques and fine art, primarily in Europe, achieving over 20,000 successful sales to date.
In 2019, I launched a completely free service to support individuals in Japan who experience loneliness. This initiative involves personally visiting people, engaging in conversations, sharing meals, and, if necessary, providing career advice. More than 1,000 people reach out to me annually for support.
Additionally, I am committed to promoting and supporting the sales of emerging artists whose work has not yet received public recognition. My philosophy goes beyond merely selling objects—I strive to convey the stories, history, and emotions embedded in each piece. By doing so, I aim to connect people with the lives of the artists and bring inspiration to those who encounter their work.
Item Description
This is a glazed ceramic plate by Kimura Yoshiro (木村芳郎 Kimura Yoshiro, b. 1946), a Japanese ceramic artist based in Higashi-Hiroshima and founder of the Taiso Kiln (太祖窯). The plate showcases his signature turquoise-to-cobalt glaze, widely known as "Kimura Blue" (木村ブルー), created through his distinctive hekiyu (碧釉) technique. The glaze shifts gradually from a pale, transparent aquamarine at the rim to a deep, almost black sapphire pool at the centre, achieved through multiple layered firings.
The reverse of the plate bears a single hand-painted character mark within a foot ring, characteristic of Kimura's studio pieces. The plate comes with its original wooden storage box (tomobako), typically inscribed and signed by the artist, further supporting its authenticity and provenance.
A striking example of contemporary Japanese studio ceramics, this piece would suit both display and practical use, and makes an appealing addition to a collection of modern Japanese pottery.
Size
Height: 3 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Weight
560 g
Condition
The plate is in overall good condition with no notable chips or cracks observed. Fine crackle (crazing) is visible throughout the glaze surface, which is a natural characteristic of this glaze technique rather than damage. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed visual assessment.
Artist Profile
Kimura Yoshiro (b. 1946) was born in Ehime Prefecture and is a ceramicist based in Hiroshima, one of Japan's most internationally recognised contemporary potters. Deeply influenced by the philosophies of Zen Buddhism and the Way of Tea, he travelled extensively during his university years before returning to Japan to pursue ceramics in earnest. In 1975 he established his Taiso Kiln (太祖窯) in Higashi-Hiroshima and is known for his independently developed hekiyu (碧釉) glaze, a vivid, luminous deep blue applied to works of modern, simplified form. He also employs a rippling decorative technique known as renmon to create wave-like effects on his pieces. This trademark cobalt blue glaze, developed during his twenties, is built up through multiple layers and consecutive firings of great difficulty, and the resulting colour has become universally known as "Kimura Blue."
Kimura first exhibited at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition (Nihon Dento Kogeiten) in 1976, continued exhibiting there regularly, and received its Encouragement Prize in 1984. In 1989 he was awarded the runner-up prize at an international ceramics biennale. He has also received the Grand Prix at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Exhibition and recognition at a tea-ware exhibition. His works are held in major public collections both in Japan and internationally, as well as in the collections of the Imperial Household Agency, the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art (Crafts Gallery), and the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum. He has also held solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Tokyo, including in 2011, 2014, and 2017.
Additional Information
Artist: Kimura Yoshiro (木村芳郎), founder of Taiso Kiln, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
Technique: Hekiyu (碧釉) turquoise-to-cobalt glaze, known as "Kimura Blue"
Provenance: Comes with the original signed wooden storage box (tomobako)
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
We have been experienced as an antique dealer for more than a decade, we select and purchase high-quality products from all over Japan. I carefully select items with good taste, whether famous or not. I offer you an encounter with unknown Japanese goods.
Owner Profile
Name: Michito Nagahiro
Born in 1986 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. From an early age, I have been fascinated by the beautiful and practical designs of Japanese art, antiques, and consumer products, as well as the mindset and dedication of craftsmen and artists. I frequently visited museums and solo exhibitions as part of my daily life.
In 2012, under the guidance of a top mentor in the industry, I established myself as an antique dealer, handling a wide range of items, including Japanese antiques and artworks. Since 2017, I have specialized in selling Japanese antiques and fine art, primarily in Europe, achieving over 20,000 successful sales to date.
In 2019, I launched a completely free service to support individuals in Japan who experience loneliness. This initiative involves personally visiting people, engaging in conversations, sharing meals, and, if necessary, providing career advice. More than 1,000 people reach out to me annually for support.
Additionally, I am committed to promoting and supporting the sales of emerging artists whose work has not yet received public recognition. My philosophy goes beyond merely selling objects—I strive to convey the stories, history, and emotions embedded in each piece. By doing so, I aim to connect people with the lives of the artists and bring inspiration to those who encounter their work.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
560 g
Title additional information
Hekiyu Turquoise Glaze
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
Kimura Yoshiro
Material
Ceramic
Style
Contemporary
Colour
Turquoise
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
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