NO. 2

I decided to take a photo of another Furutani Michio Iga mizusashi out of the same catalogue as the one last week to show not only the exceptional surfaces that he was able to achieve but also to showcase a rather unusual form of the potter. Over the years I have been consistent in my view that every time you think you have a handle on the scope of a particular artist, potter you encounters something akin to a curveball. I find this especially the case when dealing with Hamada and Kawai, I'll see an exhibit, get a new book or catalogue and there on the very next page is a pot that is just not typical or "usual" for the potter. I find this Iga mizusashi a bit different for Furutani Michio but I will admit as I look at the surface and the lid it is immediately apparent what I am looking at. I guess I thought to put up this photo and the other to just share what I can not help but think are among the finest Iga mizusashi of the modern era.