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

A Shino Yunomi (赤志野湯呑)

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

About the work

An elegant example of Shino ware rendered by Tamaoki Yasuo. The vessel displays a softly cylindrical profile, modest in height yet substantial in presence. Its iron-rich clay body glows beneath a shifting glaze: creamy white expanses give way to rich reddish accents, while the pitted surface texture reveals the subtle bubble-action characteristic of high-temperature Shino firing. The interior and rim mirror the exterior’s tonal variation, offering continuity in form and finish.

Accompanied by its original signed tomobako (wooden storage box) and protective cloth, this yunomi affirms its provenance and invites both functional use and collection appreciation.

Dimensions

7.9cm(h) x 8.5cm(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.