{"title":"Miura Koheiji (三浦小平二)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jp470-miura-koheiji","title":"Miura Koheiji (三浦小平二), Japanese, 1933–2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Jun Ware Style Celadon Sake Cup (均窯盃)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa Era (1926–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined celadon sake cup by Miura Koheiji, a Japanese Living National Treasure.\u003cbr\u003eThe vessel is covered in a luminous pale blue celadon glaze enriched by subtle\u003cbr\u003elavender and violet hues, evoking the prized junyao (Jun ware) ceramics of the Song\u003cbr\u003edynasty. The gently rounded form, slightly tapering foot, and softly curving walls\u003cbr\u003ecreate a harmonious silhouette that sits comfortably in the hand while showcasing the\u003cbr\u003edepth and translucency of the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate interplay of blue and purple tones demonstrates Koheiji's lifelong\u003cbr\u003efascination with historic Chinese ceramics. Through extensive study of ancient\u003cbr\u003eChinese wares and decades of experimentation, he developed a highly personal\u003cbr\u003eapproach to celadon that combined traditional inspiration with modern Japanese\u003cbr\u003eaesthetics. The subtle colour transitions and quiet elegance of the present cup\u003cbr\u003eexemplify the sophisticated restraint that characterises his finest work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5cm(h) x 7cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiura Koheiji (三浦小平二, 1933–2006) was born in Aikawa on Sado Island,\u003cbr\u003eNiigata Prefecture, into a family of potters associated with the renowned Mumyoi\u003cbr\u003eware tradition. After graduating from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of\u003cbr\u003ethe Arts in 1955, he studied celadon techniques under Kato Hajime (1900–1968),\u003cbr\u003ehimself a Living National Treasure. Miura gained recognition through numerous\u003cbr\u003eawards, including the Minister of Education Prize at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts\u003cbr\u003eExhibition in 1976 for his monumental celadon bowl. His works achieved international\u003cbr\u003eacclaim through exhibitions in Paris and New York, and in 1985 one of his celadon\u003cbr\u003evases was presented by Crown Prince Naruhito to Queen Elizabeth II. A respected\u003cbr\u003eeducator, he served as Professor of Ceramics at Tokyo University of the Arts and\u003cbr\u003ehelped shape a new generation of ceramic artists. In 1997 he was designated a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder) for Celadon\u003cbr\u003ePorcelain (Seiji), recognising his outstanding contribution to the development of\u003cbr\u003emodern Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miura Koheiji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56684948291970,"sku":"JP470","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Miura_Koheiji_JP470-1.jpg?v=1780974312"},{"product_id":"jp460-miura-koheiji","title":"Miura Koheiji (三浦小平二), Japanese, 1933–2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Jun Ware Style Sake Flask (均窯徳利)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa Era (1926–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely potted sake flask by Miura Koheiji, one of the most celebrated Japanese\u003cbr\u003eporcelain artists of the twentieth century and a Living National Treasure for celadon\u003cbr\u003eporcelain. The elegant pear-shaped form with gently swelling shoulders and a flared\u003cbr\u003eneck is covered in a luminous celadon-blue glaze accented by a soft violet-purple\u003cbr\u003esplash flowing down the body, evoking the prized effects of classical Chinese Jun\u003cbr\u003eware (Junyao) ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surface displays a subtle interplay of pale blue and lavender tones, achieved\u003cbr\u003ethrough Koheiji’s masterful control of glaze chemistry and firing conditions. The\u003cbr\u003erestrained decoration allows the beauty of the form and glaze to take centre stage,\u003cbr\u003ewhile the rich iron-red clay foot provides a striking visual contrast to the cool, ethereal\u003cbr\u003ecolours above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 cm(h) x 9.5 cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiura Koheiji (三浦小平二, 1933–2006) was born in Aikawa on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, into a family of potters associated with the renowned Mumyoi ware tradition. After graduating from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 1955, he studied celadon techniques under Kato Hajime (1900–1968), himself a Living National Treasure. Miura gained recognition through numerous awards, including the Minister of Education Prize at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 1976 for his monumental celadon bowl. His works achieved international acclaim through exhibitions in Paris and New York, and in 1985 one of his celadon vases was presented by Crown Prince Naruhito to Queen Elizabeth II. A respected educator, he served as Professor of Ceramics at Tokyo University of the Arts and helped shape a new generation of ceramic artists. In 1997 he was designated a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder) for Celadon Porcelain (Seiji), recognising his outstanding contribution to the development of modern Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miura Koheiji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56695380541826,"sku":"JP460","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Miura_Koheiji_JP460-1.jpg?v=1780973616"}],"url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/collections\/miura-koheiji.oembed","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}