Bonsai -
Mr. MATSUSHITA Hiroyuki was born in 1958 and playfully used 'BONSAI' play on words with his artist name, which is. The kanji however are not the same as those for the word bonsai meaning small trees in pots.
His work is often rustic in finish, both in clay texture and glazes.
His work is often rustic in finish, both in clay texture and glazes.
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D937 -round A shohin sized, nanban style, rustic pot with signed box and cloth. The groggy clay has in this example been highly polished and feels smooth to the touch.
15.7cm |
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D2301A small rustic rectangle with loads of character. This piece either has some glaze, or more likely, has been effected by fumes, flames and ash in a wood fired kiln. The two carved lines, with a wave like motion add to the organic feel of the pot.
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D1422A larger shohin nanban style container with basal band and darker tones around the lip. This piece is less polished and retains the groggy texture.
19cm |