Matsui Kosei 松井康成 1927-2003
Suiji Neriage jar, 1990's - 2001
Stoneware
10 5/8 × 12 3/8 in. (27 × 31.5 cm)
With signed wood box, signed "Ko" (康) at base
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Created in the later years of his career, this monumental Suiji Neriage Jar exemplifies the mature artistic vision of Matsui Kosei (1927–2003), who was designated a Living National Treasure in...
Created in the later years of his career, this monumental Suiji Neriage Jar exemplifies the mature artistic vision of Matsui Kosei (1927–2003), who was designated a Living National Treasure in 1993 for his mastery of the Neriage technique. Born in Nagano Prefecture, Matsui devoted decades to researching and refining the complex process of combining differently colored clays to create intricate patterns within the ceramic body itself.
A pioneer in modern Japanese ceramics, Matsui overcame the technical challenges inherent to Neriage by developing clay bodies with compatible shrinkage rates, allowing him to expand the expressive possibilities of the technique and establish a highly distinctive artistic language. His innovations significantly advanced the field of contemporary ceramics in Japan.
Produced between the 1990s and 2001, Matsui’s Suiji series represents the culmination of his lifelong exploration of the Neriage technique. In these works, he sought not only to reveal the rich patterns and colors created by layered clays, but also to achieve a distinctive luminous surface that became a hallmark of the series.
This large-scale vessel features a striking interplay of white, black, and green tones, creating a dynamic sense of movement across its surface. Demonstrating both technical mastery and artistic refinement, the work embodies the culmination of Matsui’s decades-long pursuit of innovation in ceramic art. The work is signed by the artist on the base.
A pioneer in modern Japanese ceramics, Matsui overcame the technical challenges inherent to Neriage by developing clay bodies with compatible shrinkage rates, allowing him to expand the expressive possibilities of the technique and establish a highly distinctive artistic language. His innovations significantly advanced the field of contemporary ceramics in Japan.
Produced between the 1990s and 2001, Matsui’s Suiji series represents the culmination of his lifelong exploration of the Neriage technique. In these works, he sought not only to reveal the rich patterns and colors created by layered clays, but also to achieve a distinctive luminous surface that became a hallmark of the series.
This large-scale vessel features a striking interplay of white, black, and green tones, creating a dynamic sense of movement across its surface. Demonstrating both technical mastery and artistic refinement, the work embodies the culmination of Matsui’s decades-long pursuit of innovation in ceramic art. The work is signed by the artist on the base.
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