{"product_id":"jp462-ken-matsuzaki","title":"Ken Matsuzaki (松崎健), Japanese (b. 1950)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Shino Yunomi (志野湯呑)\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 robust and expressive Shino yunomi by Ken Matsuzaki, one of the most respected\u003cbr\u003econtemporary potters working in the Mingei tradition. The cylindrical form is covered\u003cbr\u003ein a thick feldspathic Shino glaze that has matured beautifully in the kiln, producing a\u003cbr\u003erich interplay of creamy white surfaces and warm iron-red patterns. Bold flame-\u003cbr\u003emarked areas and softly flowing glaze effects create a dynamic composition that\u003cbr\u003eappears almost painterly across the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surface displays the characteristic textures prized in Shino ware, including subtle\u003cbr\u003epinholing, orange blushes, and areas of carbon trapping that reveal the dramatic\u003cbr\u003einteraction between clay, glaze, and fire. The contrast between the luminous white\u003cbr\u003eglaze and the warm earthen body beneath creates a sense of depth and vitality, while\u003cbr\u003ethe carefully proportioned form sits comfortably in the hand, making it equally suitable\u003cbr\u003efor tea or everyday use.\u003cbr\u003eThe work is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10cm(h) x 8.3cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ken Matsuzaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56695358849410,"sku":"JP462","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP462-1.jpg?v=1780910721","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp462-ken-matsuzaki","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}