Tsuboshima Dohei 坪島 圡平 1929-2013
Large jar with ash glaze and comb-mark decoration, 1990's
Stoneware
H11 1/2 × Dia 12 in.
H29.2 × Dia 30.4 cm
H29.2 × Dia 30.4 cm
With signed wood box
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Born in Osaka, Tsuboshima Dohei followed an unconventional path, beginning his journey as a potter through an apprenticeship and studies under the tutelage of the salaryman-turned master potter, Kawakita Handeishi...
Born in Osaka, Tsuboshima Dohei followed an unconventional path, beginning his journey as a potter through an apprenticeship and studies under the tutelage of the salaryman-turned master potter, Kawakita Handeishi in 1946. Kawakita's unconventional nature, characterized by his talents in poetry, pottery, painting, and calligraphy, profoundly influenced Tsuboshima's artistic style. Tsuboshima himself developed a remarkable sensitivity to imagery and composition on three-dimensional surfaces, remaining faithful to Kawakita's artistic legacy.
Throughout his life, Tsuboshima mastered a wide array of clay styles and techniques, including Shino and iron overglazes, demonstrating his mastery in showcasing the unique qualities of clay in his Iga and Shigaraki wares.
The surface of this large ash-glazed jar is adorned with combed patterns, a traditional decorative technique created by drawing a comb-shaped tool across the clay while it is still soft. The incised lines, reminiscent of grasses, are accentuated by the ash glaze, enhancing the texture and rhythm of the design and complementing the jar’s monumental form.
Throughout his life, Tsuboshima mastered a wide array of clay styles and techniques, including Shino and iron overglazes, demonstrating his mastery in showcasing the unique qualities of clay in his Iga and Shigaraki wares.
The surface of this large ash-glazed jar is adorned with combed patterns, a traditional decorative technique created by drawing a comb-shaped tool across the clay while it is still soft. The incised lines, reminiscent of grasses, are accentuated by the ash glaze, enhancing the texture and rhythm of the design and complementing the jar’s monumental form.