Bowl

Object Details

• Artist

  Taka Gonsei 高権成 (Japan, born 1935)

• Label

  The artist stated of this work: "Iron glaze results when iron oxide and other metallic pigments are added to a calcium glaze. In the past such glaze was called temmoku in Japan. Since the effects of firing can produce endless variations in the final appearance, iron glaze has long been a focus of fascination. I used Kutani porcelain clay and threw a simple, relaxed shape on the wheel. The glazed piece was fired in reduction (with limited oxygen) in a gas kiln. During my thirty-five-year career, I have aimed to produce sharp, simple pieces that are energized by a contemporary feeling."

• Collection

  National Museum of Asian Art Collection

• Exhibition History

  Contemporary Porcelain from Japan (November 21, 1993 to September 5, 1994)

• Origin

  Komatsu, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan

• Credit Line

  Gift of the Japan Foundation

• Type

  Vessel

• Restrictions and Rights

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• Date

  1990s

• Name

  Taka, Gonsei

• Place

  Komatsu, Japan, Ishikawa prefecture

• Topic

  Contemporary Art, Heisei era (1989 - 2019), Porcelain, Art, Japanese Art, Ceramics

• Culture

  Japanese

• Object Type

  Vessels (containers)