Fujiwara Kazu - Cup - Ceramic - Bizen Ware Sake Vessel
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A ceramic Bizen ware tokkuri by Fujiwara Kazu (b. 1958), Japan, dated 2020+, in excellent condition, measuring 5.3 cm wide, 4.3 cm high and 0 cm deep, accompanied by its original wooden box.
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This exceptional Bizen ware tokkuri was created by Fujiwara Kazu (b. 1958), a member of the renowned Fujiwara family of Bizen pottery. As the grandson of Fujiwara Kei and the son of Fujiwara Yu, Kazu inherited a distinguished ceramic tradition while developing his own artistic expression.
The vessel showcases the natural beauty of Bizen pottery, featuring a refined silhouette, rich earthy tones, and unique surface textures formed through traditional kiln firing. The subtle variations created by fire and clay reveal the charm of wabi-sabi, where simplicity, imperfection, and the passage of time become part of the artwork itself.
A small kiln adhesion mark remains on the surface, a natural trace from the firing process that adds character and authenticity without affecting the artistic value. Accompanied by its original wooden box, this rare collectible represents the continuation of the Fujiwara family’s ceramic heritage and is a meaningful piece for collectors of Japanese pottery and traditional ceramic art.
The package will be well protected during transit.
This exceptional Bizen ware tokkuri was created by Fujiwara Kazu (b. 1958), a member of the renowned Fujiwara family of Bizen pottery. As the grandson of Fujiwara Kei and the son of Fujiwara Yu, Kazu inherited a distinguished ceramic tradition while developing his own artistic expression.
The vessel showcases the natural beauty of Bizen pottery, featuring a refined silhouette, rich earthy tones, and unique surface textures formed through traditional kiln firing. The subtle variations created by fire and clay reveal the charm of wabi-sabi, where simplicity, imperfection, and the passage of time become part of the artwork itself.
A small kiln adhesion mark remains on the surface, a natural trace from the firing process that adds character and authenticity without affecting the artistic value. Accompanied by its original wooden box, this rare collectible represents the continuation of the Fujiwara family’s ceramic heritage and is a meaningful piece for collectors of Japanese pottery and traditional ceramic art.
The package will be well protected during transit.
Details
Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Bizen Ware Sake Vessel
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
Fujiwara Kazu
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4.3 cm
Width
5.3 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
2020+
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