Bizen Guinomi

This is a Bizen Guinomi by Ken Fujiwara, a timeless master whose works possess both bold strength and meticulous refinement.

This piece was fired in the kiln while placed inside another type of work. Its slightly sandy clay surface is covered with rich Hidasuki markings.

The clean, refreshing white clay tone and the lustrous caramel-brown highlights give the piece a clay character reminiscent of the relatively low-iron Tando clay used by Toyo Kaneshige in his later years.

The straight Hidasuki pattern, like a stalk of bamboo reaching upward, runs vertically around the entire piece. Rather than relying on superficial technique, this work offers the direct and powerful appeal of clay and firing alone.

The thick and elevated Kodai foot, characteristic of Ken Fujiwara’s work, harmonizes beautifully with the graceful Hidasuki scenery. Although modest and refined in size, this Guinomi has been completed with an exceptional presence.