Chinese & Japanese Porcelain

LARGE BOWL BY AKIRA YAGI

BIZEN WARE VASE BY LNT JUN ISEZAKI (1936- )

Japan, Heisei period (1989-2019)

Height: 23 cm

Diameter: 41,5 cm

A beautifully crafted large porcelain bowl with a delicate, light blue glaze (seihakuji). The bowl has a unique ribbed texture running vertically along its exterior, giving it a seashell- or fan-like appearance. The rim is smooth and slightly irregular, adding to its handmade aesthetic. The overall shape is elegant, with a wide opening and a slightly tapered base. The bottom with the underglaze mark ‘Akira’.

Yagi Akira (b. 1955) is a renowned Japanese ceramic artist known for his innovative approach to Kyoto’s ceramic traditions. He is the son of Yagi Kazuo, a pivotal figure in the Sōdeisha movement, which sought to break away from traditional utilitarian ceramics and embrace more sculptural and avant-garde forms.

In 1998, Akira received the prestigious Japan Ceramic Society Award, honoring his significant contributions to the field. He has held numerous solo exhibitions across major Japanese cities such as Kyoto, Tokyo, and Osaka, as well as internationally in New York. His works are featured in esteemed public collections worldwide, including The Victoria and Albert Museum (London), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the National Museum of Modern Art (Kyoto)

In 2004, The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcased his “Faceted Covered Vessels with Pale Blue Glaze,” highlighting his expertise in delicate, fine-edged porcelain with seihakuji (bluish-white) glaze.  

Price: € 1600,-

Objectnr.: #236