A JAPANESE STONEWARE ASH-GLAZED BOWL BY RYOJI KOIE (1938-2020)

A JAPANESE STONEWARE ASH-GLAZED BOWL BY RYOJI KOIE (1938-2020)
SHŌWA ERA, 1980S

35.9cm. (2)

The bowl rising from the unglazed foot to an everted rim, covered in a flecked olive-green glaze and incised to the side, with three marks to the unglazed interior; together with a tomobako wood box inscribed by the artist Chawan, Ryo (A tea bowl, 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.