Kawase Shinobu 川瀬 忍 b. 1950
H22.4 × Dia 10 cm
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This long-necked celadon bottle–shaped flower vase features a trumpet-like mouth and an egg-shaped body. The raised band encircling the neck recalls the form and construction of Chinese ceramics, directly referencing prototypes from the Southern Dynasties period (Sui dynasty, 6th–7th century). It is a testament to Kawase Shinobu’s research into Chinese and Korean historical forms. An example of a Sui dynasty ceramic is shown. This Sui dynasty white porcelain was on view at the Museum of Oriental Ceramics Osaka.
Kawase Shinobu is a celebrated ceramicist whose work has made a significant contribution to contemporary celadon ceramics in Japan and globally. He has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Ceramic Society of Japan Award at the age of 30, and is widely regarded today as a leading figure in the field.