Bizen tea bowl

This Bizen tea bowl is by Kaz Fujiwara, who explores unique forms while adhering to the core principles of simplicity, clarity, and boldness, having been born to a father and grandfather who were both Living National Treasures. This piece was fired upside down, as is often done with large jars, and it is generously coated in the rich yellow sesame glaze (yo-goma) that would typically cover such large vessels. The glaze flows down from the foot as if overflowing, cascading in multiple distinct streams. Despite being exposed to such intense heat, the bowl remains miraculously free of warping or distortion, maintaining a beautiful, perfectly circular form that reflects the Fujiwara Bizen motto of simplicity and clarity. Another standout feature is the deep, profound "shiso-iro" (perilla-leaf color) that spreads across the entire interior, making for a magnificent piece. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 12.6cm x Diameter 12.3cm x Height 8.6cm Kaz Fujiwara is the eldest son of Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, and his grandfather was Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara. He began his pottery training under his father and grandfather in 1980. He became independent in 1988 and fired his first kiln in 1990. He primarily creates vases and tableware, with his work characterized by a sense of ease and freedom. He has held solo exhibitions in cities including Okayama, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. In 1994, he held the "Three Generations of Fujiwara Bizen Exhibition." In 2002, he received the Japan Academy of Arts Achievement Award. In 2004, he was appointed as an advisor to the Chugoku branch of the Urasenke Tankokai. In 2006, he became the chairman of the Toshinkai.