躺卧水牛 - 越前烧陶瓷雕像 - 陶瓷 - 神谷啓介 Kamiya Keisuke (1945-) - 日本 - 1900-2000

Item Description
This charming ceramic water buffalo figurine is a work by Keisuke Kamiya (神谷啓介), a potter specializing in Echizen ware from Fukui Prefecture. Kamiya studied under the renowned ceramicist Ihaku Motoya and is known for his mastery of the象嵌 (zogan, inlay) technique traditional to Echizen pottery.
The piece depicts a reclining water buffalo rendered in warm, earthy tones characteristic of Echizen clay, which contains high iron content and develops a beautiful red-brown patina when fired. The figurine showcases the artist's skill in capturing the gentle, contemplative nature of the animal with simple, fluid lines and organic forms.
Echizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyo) with a history spanning over 850 years. This piece embodies the rustic, unpretentious aesthetic that defines the tradition while demonstrating Kamiya's individual artistic sensibility. The natural clay body and minimal glazing allow the inherent beauty of the Echizen clay to shine through, creating a piece that is both decorative and deeply rooted in Japanese ceramic heritage.
This figurine would make an excellent addition to any collection of Japanese folk ceramics or serve as a distinctive accent piece in a modern interior.

Size
Height: 17 cm
Width: 23 cm
Depth: 15 cm

Weight
453 g

Condition
The piece is in good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with a pre-owned ceramic item.

Artist Profile
Keisuke Kamiya (神谷啓介) is an Echizen ware potter born in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. He studied under master ceramicist Ihaku Motoya and specializes in the traditional象嵌 (zogan/inlay) technique, a decorative method where clay of contrasting colors is inlaid into the surface of ceramic objects. Working with Echizen clay renowned for its iron-rich composition and exceptional durability, Kamiya creates works that honor the 850-year tradition of Echizen pottery while bringing his own artistic vision to this ancient craft. Echizen ware, designated as a Traditional Craft Product by the Japanese government in 1986 and recognized as part of Japan Heritage in 2017, is celebrated for its natural ash glazes and robust, unadorned beauty.

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