Takauchi Shugo (高内秀剛), Japanese, b. 1937

A Shino Tetsue Bowl (志野鉄絵鉢) 

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

About the work

This Shino tetsue bowl by Takauchi Shugo displays his dynamic command of form and surface, here realized in a sculptural, multi-faceted vessel with a strong architectural presence. The bowl’s sharply angled outline departs from traditional round profiles, giving the piece a sense of constructed tension. Across the interior and exterior, a pale Shino glaze settles in soft layers, punctuated by iron-oxide brushwork that moves in sweeping, gestural lines. The glaze breaks over the edges to reveal the warm, iron-rich clay, while abundant kiln freckles animate the surface with natural variation. The unglazed base shows a vivid, fired-orange tone and a well-defined impressed mark. 

Accompanied by its original signed box, cloth and printed insert, the work is fully documented.

Dimensions

8.5cm(h) x 25.3cm(w) x 21cm(d)

Footnote

Born in Tokyo in 1937, Takauchi Shugo settled in Mashiko, where he founded Hyakudogama and pursued an independent, self-directed path in ceramics. Without formal training or a designated master, he absorbed influences from the people and traditions around him, gradually moving from Mashiko folkware toward Oribe, Shino, Ki-Seto and Setoguro. His work is known for its bold, forceful forms and vigorous glazing, culminating in the distinctive style often called Takauchi Oribe. Ranging from large sculptural vessels to everyday tableware, his creations embody an unrestrained, energetic approach that reflects a lifetime of exploration and a refusal to be confined by regional boundaries.