A JAPANESE STONEWARE CHAWAN (TEA BOWL) BY RYOJI KOIE (1938-2020)

A JAPANESE STONEWARE CHAWAN (TEA BOWL) BY RYOJI KOIE (1938-2020)
SHŌWA/HEISEI ERA, 20TH CENTURY

15.5cm. (2)

The body with rounded sides raised on a short circular foot and incised to the side, decorated with a swirling pale grey and white glaze; together with a tomobako wood box inscribed by the artist Haiyu hachi, Ryo (A bowl in ash glaze, Ryo), with the seal Ryoji no in.

Koie Ryoji (1938-2020) was an influential Japanese ceramic artist from Tokoname who broke from tradition with his experimental and spontaneous style, inspired by contemporary art. His diverse work, ranging from functional pieces to sculpture with bold glazes, gained him international acclaim and numerous awards.