Tamaoki Yasuo (玉置保夫), Japanese, b. 1941

A Pair of Shino Ware Chawan (志野茶碗)

Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)

About the work

A refined pair of Shino tea bowls by Tamaoki Yasuo. The chawan embody his celebrated fusion of traditional Shino aesthetics with a bold, expressive sensibility, demonstrating both technical mastery and creative innovation.

Each bowl reveals the distinctive feldspathic glaze effects of Shino ware, with vivid red contrasts against soft white fields, achieved through Tamaoki’s renowned aka-shino technique. The surfaces display natural textures, brushwork, and kiln variations, lending individuality to each vessel while maintaining a harmonious dialogue as a set.

The pair is housed in its original signed tomobako (wooden storage box), authenticating the work as a unified creation by the artist.

Dimensions

7.5cm(h) x 8.5cm(w) and 7.5cm(h) x 8cm(w)

Footnote

Tamaoki Yasuo (b. 1941, Gifu Prefecture) studied under Kato Kobei V and is a full member of the Japan Kogei Association, as well as a designated Preserver of Intangible Cultural Property in Tajimi City. He has received numerous awards, including the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition Grand Prize, the Japan Ceramic Society Prize, and the Katō Kobei Prize. Tamaoki is acclaimed for his mastery of aka-shino, beni-shino, and Oribe. His tea bowls and utensils are praised for their vivid coloration and technical refinement, while his exhibition works reveal a bold modern design sensibility that bridges tradition and innovation.