Paperweight - Ceramic

Short description of the item and its origin
An artistic mid-20th century (Shōwa period) Japanese black-glazed ceramic sculpted paperweight (Bunchin) depicting a reclining female nude figure (Bunjin-Gaku / Calligraphy accessory). Sourced directly from an art auction in Kyoto, Japan, this exquisite studio pottery piece comes housed in its original signed wooden collector's box (Tomobako).
●Sculptural Design & Glaze: Artfully hand-modeled in high relief representing a stretched, reclining nude female torso. Glazed in a dark metallic tenmoku/iron-black ceramic glaze with a subtle silky luster and tactile depth. The base bears the impressed artist mark stamp "Tōzan" (東山).

●Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako): Accompanied by its original fitted Paulownia wooden box, inscribed on the lid with calligraphic kanji "Bunchin" (文鎮 / Paperweight) and signed by the master "Tōzan Saku" (東山作) with a red seal stamp, guaranteeing its authentic maker provenance.

●Function: Originally designed as an avant-garde paperweight for a scholar's desk (Bunjin) or Japanese calligraphy room (Shodō), serves equally as an elegant sensual art sculpture.

Collector’s Value & Benefits
●Authentic Studio Ceramic Pedigree: Sourced directly from an art auction in Kyoto, Japan, complete with its original signed wooden box (Tomobako) and impressed bottom seal stamp (Hanko).

●Unique Artistic Form: Combines functional Japanese studio pottery with Western-influenced modern sculptural nude aesthetic, making it a rare and eye-catching scholar's object.

●Collector-Grade Preservation: Preserved in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks, complete with its original box for secure display and storage.

Dimensions (in cm)
●Paperweight: 21 cm (L) × 4 cm (W) × 3 cm (H)

●Original Wood Box: 23.5 cm (L) × 6.5 cm (W) × 6 cm (H)

Weight (in grams)
1000 g
Shipping method
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