Vintage Tokoname Guinomi, Mizuno Seisen, Seisen kiln, Sake Cup, Choko, Guinomi, Ceramic, Unused,
Tokoname ware is produced on the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. Tokoname kilns began producing unglazed earthenware toward the end of the Heian period. Everyday wares such as Yama Chawan, lipped bowls, pots, and jars were distributed across eastern and western Japan. From the latter half of the Edo period, Tokoname kilns also produced tea utensils. – Adapted from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
Mizuno Seisen
Mizuno Seisen was born on August 10, 1928, in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. His real name is Mizuno Tatsuji. He graduated from Aichi Prefectural Tokoname Technical High School in 1946 and worked in the tradition of Tokoname ware.
His work received recognition in Japan and abroad, including the following awards and selections.
Major Awards & Achievements
* Grand Prix at the Brussels World’s Fair
* Honorary Grand Prize at the Vallauris International Ceramic Exhibition
* Selected for the Contemporary Japanese Ceramics Exhibition
* Selected for the Crafts for Everyday Life Exhibition
* Japan Good Design Award
* Selected for the Japan New Craft Exhibition
* Grand Prize at Ceramics Design Competition.
* Selected for Overseas Craft Exhibitions
* Numerous other exhibitions and selections.
He was recognized through awards and exhibitions in Japan and abroad.
He was a member of the Japan Designer Craftsmen Association and the Tokoname Ceramic Artists Association.
Characteristics of Works
His work is characterized by refined forms and wheel-thrown construction, with techniques and surfaces including Shudei (iron-rich clay), Mogake (seaweed decoration), and Kohiki (white slip). Smooth wheel marks and Kinyo finishing (milky blue glaze) are also seen in his work.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
We acquired it from a friend.
There are no visible signs of use.
Measurement
Diameter: 5.9cm / Approx. 2 21/64”
Height: 4.5cm – 4.7cm / Approx. 1 49/64” – 1 27/32”
Thickness: 0.3cm / Approx. 1/8”
Weight: 44g
Age: 1973-
Material: Pottery
Color: Tokoname Light Olive Green, Cafe Au Lait, Light Khaki
Technique: Tokoname Rokuro, Yakishime, Bidoro Glaze (the glaze in the nature of the glass)
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)
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or visible blemishes.
* The lid is slightly warped. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light discoloration on the box, paper, and cloth due to long-term storage. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light scratches on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The base of the piece comes into contact with surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
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