Modernist Shino-Glazed Pedestal Vessel
Signed | Late 20th Century
This monumental ceramic work exemplifies the modernist reinterpretation of traditional Japanese Shino ware, combining robust sculptural presence with delicate surface treatment. The vessel's dynamic silhouette - with its rounded body, flared neck, and elongated pedestal base - creates a striking vertical composition.
Key Features:
- Classic Shino glaze with characteristic peach-blush tones and subtle carbon-trap effects
- Decorative carving that animates the vessel's surface
- Functional watertight interior (glazed)
- Artist-signed on base
Technical Details:
- Form: Thrown and altered stoneware
- Glaze: Traditional Shino formulation
- Firing: Likely single reduction firing
Condition:
- Excellent structural integrity
- Typical glaze crazing and minor surface wear
- No cracks or restoration
- Pedestal base fully intact
Dimensions:
18.75"H × 10.25"D (47.6 × 26 cm)
Historical Context:
Emerging from 1970s American ceramic innovation, such works represent:
- The Shino revival movement among studio potters
- Modernist exploration of traditional Japanese techniques
- The sculptural potential of functional forms
Modernist Shino-Glazed Pedestal Vessel
Signed | Late 20th Century
This monumental ceramic work exemplifies the modernist reinterpretation of traditional Japanese Shino ware, combining robust sculptural presence with delicate surface treatment. The vessel's dynamic silhouette - with its rounded body, flared neck, and elongated pedestal base - creates a striking vertical composition.
Key Features:
- Classic Shino glaze with characteristic peach-blush tones and subtle carbon-trap effects
- Decorative carving that animates the vessel's surface
- Functional watertight interior (glazed)
- Artist-signed on base
Technical Details:
- Form: Thrown and altered stoneware
- Glaze: Traditional Shino formulation
- Firing: Likely single reduction firing
Condition:
- Excellent structural integrity
- Typical glaze crazing and minor surface wear
- No cracks or restoration
- Pedestal base fully intact
Dimensions:
18.75"H × 10.25"D (47.6 × 26 cm)
Historical Context:
Emerging from 1970s American ceramic innovation, such works represent:
- The Shino revival movement among studio potters
- Modernist exploration of traditional Japanese techniques
- The sculptural potential of functional forms
