Rustic and hearty with a compelling stance, this
well fired Shigaraki guinomi is a visual delight with its undulating lip reminiscent
of a far off landscape. The broad foot matches well with the wide open volume
of the guinomi, generous in both size and capacity and all business concerning
its one purpose. This well fired little gem is by Kon Chiharu who excelled at a
style of firing that is synonymous with his master, Tsuji Seimei. Firing in the
Shigaraki style and using Shigaraki kiln and clay, Kon is creating works that
are infused with the medieval tradition, a modern eloquence and maybe just a
small amount of Niigata, where he lives and works. However you wish to define
this wood fired guinomi, the definition is not complete without the word,
resolute.
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