I had several people email and
ask to see a picture of the blue ash tsubo by Takeuchi Kimiaki, so here it is.
Softly thrown, this classic pot has a wonderful surface created by both applied
ash and natural ash acquired during the wood firing. The long and running
tendrils of the ash glaze give the tsubo and impression of height despite being
under a foot tall. Probably the most amazing aspect of this pot is that the
glaze, very much like an opal, changes appearance rather dramatically depending
on the light source. In low, dusky light, it has a somber, even brooding
appearance in in bright light it has a rather festive attitude. The works of Takeuchi
Kimiaki never cease to amaze me and I can hardly wait for my next encounter.
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