Illustrated is a classically inspired vase form,
in Chinese taste, by Kyoto veteran, Morino Kako (1899-1987). This porcelain
vase is glazed in a pale, robbin's egg blue seihakuji glaze with an ethereal
copper red, peach-bloom accent across the front belly of the pot. To say that
Morino Kako was a glaze magician would be an understatement, his glazes were
wonderful and most pieces you encounter by him show a precision and artistry
that is captivating; techniques and ideals that he passed on to his son, Morino
Taimei. Though simple in design and execution, vessels such as this have a profound
nature the reminds one of some serendipitous encounter in nature or falling deep
into a fine poem or song. It may sound entirely cliche, but frankly, there are
few potters that make pots like this today.
You can see more pictures of the Morino Kako
over at my virtual market place;
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