花瓶 - 陶器, 艺术家： Izumi Motoyama本山和泉 - 日本 - 陶瓷花瓶

refined Bizen ware - Pottery flower vase with distinctive Inner circle and outer hexagonal structure design.

Artist: Izumi Motoyama本山和泉(b.1938)
Izumi Motoyama – Established Master of Bizen Ware

Izumi Motoyama (b. 1938) is a highly regarded Japanese ceramic artist and an established figure in the tradition of Bizen ware, one of Japan’s most historically significant pottery styles. Born in Bizen City, the cultural heartland of Bizen ceramics, Motoyama trained at the Bizen Pottery Center before studying under the influential master Fujiwara Rakuzan, a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property.

With decades of dedication to the craft, Motoyama has earned recognition for his mastery of traditional wood-firing techniques and his refined aesthetic sensibility. His works are distinguished by powerful forms and richly developed kiln effects, including natural ash glazes and subtle transitions of color ranging from deep reddish-browns to muted bluish tones—hallmarks of high-level Bizen firing.

Particularly noted for his large-scale vessels and flower vases, Motoyama’s pieces embody both technical precision and expressive strength, reflecting the essence of wabi-sabi aesthetics and the enduring spirit of Japanese ceramic heritage. His works have been exhibited and collected within Japan, and are appreciated for their balance of tradition and individuality.

Today, Izumi Motoyama stands as a mature and accomplished artist within the Bizen tradition, whose works continue to attract collectors seeking authenticity, depth, and the timeless beauty of Japanese pottery.

With inscribed tomobako. artist name was signed and sealed on the tomobako lid.

Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 x 21 cm
Weight with tomobako: 1.69 kg

Good condition, there are signs of wear from aging and using, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference.

Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.