Fukami Sueharu (深見陶治), Japanese (b. 1947)

A Celadon-Glazed Guinomi (青白磁ぐい呑)

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

About the work

This refined guinomi sake cup exemplifies the minimalist elegance of Fukami Sueharu, a Kyoto-born ceramic artist renowned for his mastery of celadon (青白磁) and his sculptural approach to porcelain. Crafted using the high-pressure slip-casting technique, the cup features Fukami's renowned soft, pale blue-white glaze over a precisely formed body, highlighting his pursuit of purity in form and surface. The cup's gentle curvature and delicate proportions reflect the artist’s intent to evoke a sense of tranquility and infinite space through his work.

This guinomi is both a functional vessel and a testament to Fukami’s innovative integration of traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary sculptural sensibilities.

Dimensions

2.9cm(h) x 8.5cm(w)

Footnote

Fukami Sueharu, born in Kyoto in 1947, is celebrated for his pioneering work in celadon-glazed porcelain. His pieces are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fukami’s dedication to form and glaze has established him as a leading figure in contemporary Japanese ceramics.