A bit on the larger size, this
yohen-temmoku guinomi is a wonderful contrast between the deep, rich dark
interior and the iridescent, rainbow effect border that forms the lip. Made by
Sasaki Yuzuru I am constantly amazed at the depth and variety of the surfaces
he produces from iron rich temmoku to exotic Ki-Seto tied together in forms
used across his diverse surfaces. This broad, low guinomi has had the most
perfect custom-tailored suit made to encase the buff, softish clay body with a
wonderful foot which without context could easily be mistaken for a larger
chawan, just my type of piece. Though this piece is quite attractive in natural
light and incandescent lighting, it clearly comes out of its shell and leaves
all inhibitions behind when highlighted by the afternoon sun. Like with a
number of potters that are on my short list, I am always looking forward to
seeing my next Sasaki piece be it temmoku or Ki-Seto.
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