Perhaps just on the large
size this classic Shigaraki guinomi is by the veteran potter; Tani Seiuemon.
simple in execution the tapering form fits the hand well and best yet, it has a
gracious interior to fill. The face of the guinomi is blanketed in an even coat
of glass which tapers off and gives way to rich hi-iro across the rear with a
thin coat of ash around the mouth at the rear asking the user to take a closer
look at the interior. Tani-san, best known for his simple wan-gata chawan and
numerous uzuku-maru forms was a traditional potter and was even conservative in
his approach to making and firing but his pots possess a comforting and welcoming
atmosphere the calls out. Not every potter is driven to change or challenge a
tradition but how many can make pots day in and day out over a lifetime that
bring a bit of happiness and joy in the using?
.JPG)