Utsutsugawa yaki meoto yunomi by Yokoishi Gagyu 13th with signed tomobako (13)
Utsutsugawa yaki meoto yunomi by Yokoishi Gagyu 13th with signed tomobako. 7.4cm x 7cm. Sold as pair.
Meoto yunomi – a pair of cups that represent “husband and wife.” This is a traditional gift given at weddings or to celebrate couples.
Tomobako – an “accompanying box” used for the storage of tea ware or other ceramic vessels. These boxes are signed by the artist and often come with kumihimo, or traditional ribbons, that are used to tie the box shut as well as a piece of fine rice paper that caps the box. The original box that comes with a ceramic vessel is considered a valuable part of the object purchased. For instance, a piece by a famous artisan that is missing the signed tomobako will be reduced by half in value compared to the same or similar piece that has retained the tomobako. These boxes are made of paulownia wood which is very light and contains a natural insecticide.
Utsutsugawa yaki – a Japanese ceramic tradition located in what is now Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu. Utsutsugawa yaki utilizes an iron rich red clay and is known for its refined stoneware. The history of the tradition dates back to the 17th century. The kiln most associated with this tradition today is the Gagyu kiln. The characteristic technique of this kiln is a type of hakeme, or brush work, using a white slip that gives the impression of tall grass blowing in the breeze. A white egret is often found standing serenely in the tall grass. Yokoishi Gagyu the 13th (b. 1925) is the most renowned practitioner of this style. His father re-discovered the hakeme technique in the late 19th century after it had been lost. Yokoishi Gagyu the 13th was designated an Intangible Cultural Property of Nagasaki Prefecture in 1975.
Utsutsugawa yaki meoto yunomi by Yokoishi Gagyu 13th with signed tomobako. 7.4cm x 7cm. Sold as pair.
Meoto yunomi – a pair of cups that represent “husband and wife.” This is a traditional gift given at weddings or to celebrate couples.
Tomobako – an “accompanying box” used for the storage of tea ware or other ceramic vessels. These boxes are signed by the artist and often come with kumihimo, or traditional ribbons, that are used to tie the box shut as well as a piece of fine rice paper that caps the box. The original box that comes with a ceramic vessel is considered a valuable part of the object purchased. For instance, a piece by a famous artisan that is missing the signed tomobako will be reduced by half in value compared to the same or similar piece that has retained the tomobako. These boxes are made of paulownia wood which is very light and contains a natural insecticide.
Utsutsugawa yaki – a Japanese ceramic tradition located in what is now Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu. Utsutsugawa yaki utilizes an iron rich red clay and is known for its refined stoneware. The history of the tradition dates back to the 17th century. The kiln most associated with this tradition today is the Gagyu kiln. The characteristic technique of this kiln is a type of hakeme, or brush work, using a white slip that gives the impression of tall grass blowing in the breeze. A white egret is often found standing serenely in the tall grass. Yokoishi Gagyu the 13th (b. 1925) is the most renowned practitioner of this style. His father re-discovered the hakeme technique in the late 19th century after it had been lost. Yokoishi Gagyu the 13th was designated an Intangible Cultural Property of Nagasaki Prefecture in 1975.
Utsutsugawa yaki meoto yunomi by Yokoishi Gagyu 13th with signed tomobako. 7.4cm x 7cm. Sold as pair.
Meoto yunomi – a pair of cups that represent “husband and wife.” This is a traditional gift given at weddings or to celebrate couples.
Tomobako – an “accompanying box” used for the storage of tea ware or other ceramic vessels. These boxes are signed by the artist and often come with kumihimo, or traditional ribbons, that are used to tie the box shut as well as a piece of fine rice paper that caps the box. The original box that comes with a ceramic vessel is considered a valuable part of the object purchased. For instance, a piece by a famous artisan that is missing the signed tomobako will be reduced by half in value compared to the same or similar piece that has retained the tomobako. These boxes are made of paulownia wood which is very light and contains a natural insecticide.
Utsutsugawa yaki – a Japanese ceramic tradition located in what is now Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu. Utsutsugawa yaki utilizes an iron rich red clay and is known for its refined stoneware. The history of the tradition dates back to the 17th century. The kiln most associated with this tradition today is the Gagyu kiln. The characteristic technique of this kiln is a type of hakeme, or brush work, using a white slip that gives the impression of tall grass blowing in the breeze. A white egret is often found standing serenely in the tall grass. Yokoishi Gagyu the 13th (b. 1925) is the most renowned practitioner of this style. His father re-discovered the hakeme technique in the late 19th century after it had been lost. Yokoishi Gagyu the 13th was designated an Intangible Cultural Property of Nagasaki Prefecture in 1975.