Japanese & Korean Works of Art - 20th May 2025
Lot 371
A JAPANESE STONEWARE CHAWAN (TEA BOWL) BY RYOJI KOIE (1938-2020)
Estimate £500 - £1,000
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Description
A JAPANESE STONEWARE CHAWAN (TEA BOWL) BY RYOJI KOIE (1938-2020)
SHŌWA/HEISEI ERA, 20TH CENTURY
12.9cm. (2)
The U-shaped bowl raised on a short circular foot and covered all-over in a transparent glaze, the side of the bowl incised; together with a tomobako wood box inscribed by the artist Tomeiyu, chawan, Ryo (A tea bowl in transparent glaze, by Ryo), with a seal.
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.