Ken Matsuzaki (松崎建), Japanese (b. 1950)

A Hakeme Yunomi (刷毛目湯呑)

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

About the work

A finely crafted yunomi (tea cup) by Japanese ceramic artist Ken Matsuzaki, known for his dynamic brushwork and earthy forms rooted in traditional aesthetics. This piece features bold hakeme (brushed slip) decoration across a rich iron-brown body. The contrast between the sweeping white slip and the dark clay creates a powerful visual rhythm, embodying both spontaneity and balance.

With its comfortable form and expressive surface, this yunomi is ideal for daily use or for collectors of contemporary Japanese ceramics. This tea cup is presented with a tomobako (signed wooden storage box), ensuring authenticity and heritage.

Dimensions

7.8cm(h) x 7.4cm(w)

Footnote

Ken Matsuzaki, born in 1950 in Tokyo, is a renowned ceramic artist trained at Tamagawa University's School of Fine Arts. After apprenticing under Tatsuzo Shimaoka in Mashiko, he established his kiln, Yuushin Gama. Known for blending traditional Shino, Oribe, and yohen glazes with modern aesthetics, his works are celebrated worldwide and included in prestigious collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum.