{"product_id":"jp464-ken-matsuzaki","title":"Ken Matsuzaki (松崎健), Japanese (b. 1950)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Yakishime Yunomi (焼締湯呑)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 robust and expressive yakishime yunomi by celebrated Mashiko potter Ken\u003cbr\u003eMatsuzaki, one of the foremost contemporary interpreters of Japan's folk craft\u003cbr\u003eceramic tradition. Thrown in a slightly tapering cylindrical form, the cup displays the\u003cbr\u003eartist'ss characteristic appreciation for natural kiln effects and the beauty of fire-\u003cbr\u003etransformed clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surface is richly textured with warm orange and amber tones, accented by areas\u003cbr\u003eof natural ash deposits and subtle speckling produced during firing. The unglazed\u003cbr\u003ebody reveals the earthy character of the clay while the softly vitrified surface retains a\u003cbr\u003etactile quality that invites handling. Variations in colour and texture create a\u003cbr\u003elandscape-like appearance, embodying the spontaneity and vitality that define\u003cbr\u003eMatsuzaki's work.\u003cbr\u003eThe interior displays a warm buff tone with gentle throwing marks, while the faceted\u003cbr\u003elower body and footring provide a pleasing sense of weight and balance in the hand.\u003cbr\u003eEqually suitable for tea, coffee, or daily use, the piece exemplifies the artist's\u003cbr\u003ecommitment to creating functional ceramics infused with sculptural presence.\u003cbr\u003eThe yunomi is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako),\u003cbr\u003econfirming its authenticity and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10cm(h) x 7.5cm(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":56695326015874,"sku":"JP464","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP464-1.jpg?v=1780910495","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp464-ken-matsuzaki","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}