Vintage Bizen Guinomi, Mizukami Gakusho, Sake Cup, Choko, Guinomi, Ceramics, Yohen, Unused,
Bizen ware is a type of traditional Japanese pottery from the former Bizen Province in present-day Okayama Prefecture.
Mizukami Gakusho was born in 1958; his birth name is Mizukami Masayoshi.
He graduated from Shibaura Institute of Technology and worked as an architect for seven years.
He studied Bizen pottery under Goto Gakusui (born in 1934) from 1989.
He also studied Bizen pottery at Bizen Pottery School.
He established his own Noborigama (wood-fired climbing kiln) in 1993.
He typically uses coarse clay and leaves the surface unpolished rather than sanding it smooth.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), its Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
We acquired it from a friend, who told us it had not been used.
We found no signs of use, and the surface retains its original rough texture.
Measurement
Diameter: 6cm / Approx. 2 23/64”
Height: 5.5cm / Approx. 2 11/64”
Thickness: 0.4cm / Approx. 0 5/32”
Weight: 92g
Age: – 2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Dark Brown, Brown, Burnt Umber, Cork, Khaki
Firing Effects: Yohen
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Made with coarse clay.
* Rough, unpolished surface.
* No chips, cracks, or scratches.
* Almost no discoloration on the box.
* The base of the piece comes into contact with surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
