Vintage Tokoname Sakazuki, Osako Mikio, Hibara kiln, Sake Cup, Choko, Guinomi, Ceramic, Unused,
KC-091801
Tokoname ware produced the Chita peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. Tokoname kiln began to produce unglazed earth ware during the end of the Heian period. Tokoname ware includes everyday utensils such as the Yama Chawan, Lipped Bowls, Pots and Jars which were distributed in Eastern and Western Japan. From the later half of the Edo period, Tokoname kiln began to produce tea utensils. – Quote from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
Osako Mikio (1940-1995) born in Usa, Oita.
He studied pottery under the great mentors Sawada Yoshiharu (1909-1994) and Ezaki Issei (1918-1992) at Tokoname Ceramic Research Institute from 1968 to 1982.
He started his own kiln, Hibara kiln in 1982.
He got many prizes, and he is one of great modern ceramic artists.
He was METI-designated traditional crafts person and a member of Japan Kogei Association.
It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age with original paulownia box, original clothe and original guide paper. (Unused)
It is made by Osaka Mikio himself on New Year (1st to 3rd) in 1987 with his signature.
Measurement
Diameter: 8.4cm – 8.8cm / Approx. 3 5/16” – 3 15/32”
Height: 3.5cm – 3.8cm / Approx. 1 3/8” – 1 1/2”
Thickness: 0.4cm / Approx. 0 5/32
Weight: 76g
Age: New Year (1st to 3rd) in 1987 with his signature.
Material: Porcelain, Pottery
Color: Tokoname Water Green, Light Olive Green, Elephant Skin, Powder Blue, Light Gray, Burnt Umber, Cafe Au Lait, Raw Umber
Technique: Tokoname Yakishime, Bidoro Glaze (the glaze in the nature of the glass)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused)
* Original paulownia box.
* Original guide paper
* Original cloth
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* No chips, no cracks, no scratches and no blemishes
* Stone bursts on the surface.
* Light discoloration on the box due to long term storage. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light scratches on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on kodai (the base section of a sake cup).
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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