{"product_id":"jp461-uraguchi-masayuki","title":"Uraguchi Masayuki (浦口 雅行), Japanese, b. 1964","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Celadon Tea Bowl (青磁\u003cspan lang=\"ZH-TW\"\u003e茶碗\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined celadon tea bowl by Uraguchi Masayuki, a contemporary Japanese ceramic\u003cbr\u003eartist celebrated for his elegant reinterpretation of classical celadon traditions. The\u003cbr\u003ebowl is characterised by its softly asymmetrical form, gently flaring rim, and luminous\u003cbr\u003epale blue-green glaze that evokes the serene beauty of historic East Asian celadons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is covered in a translucent celadon glaze of remarkable depth and clarity,\u003cbr\u003erevealing subtle crackling and delicate tonal variations beneath the glaze. Small\u003cbr\u003eintentional indentations along the exterior create points of visual interest and\u003cbr\u003eintroduce a sense of spontaneity to the otherwise restrained form. The warm reddish-\u003cbr\u003ebrown clay visible at the rim and foot provides a subtle contrast to the cool celadon\u003cbr\u003etones, enhancing the vessel's quiet elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present work demonstrates Uraguchi's mastery of celadon glazing and his ability\u003cbr\u003eto create contemporary ceramics that remain deeply connected to the classical\u003cbr\u003etraditions of East Asian porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.5cm(h) x 13cm(w) x 11.5cm(d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUraguchi Masayuki, born in 1964 in Tokyo, found his inspiration during his studies at the Tokyo University of the Arts, where a National Treasure celadon vase sparked his lifelong passion for celadon glazing. He trained under Miura Koheiji, later refining his craft through extensive personal research, which included studying ancient Chinese ceramics firsthand. His work stands out for its innovative glazes and attention to detail, blending traditional influences with his distinctive, modern interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uraguchi Masayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56695388242306,"sku":"JP461","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP461-2.jpg?v=1780911258","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp461-uraguchi-masayuki","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}