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Fujiwara Tousai Signed Japanese Bizen Ware Pottery Shishi Okimono Koro Sculpture
$1,995
£1,507.99
€1,729.73
CA$2,781.11
A$3,027.47
CHF 1,606.98
MX$36,426.95
NOK 20,362.63
SEK 18,657.93
DKK 12,917.49
About the Item
A fabulous shishi (shi-shi) 獅子 guardian lion okimono sculpture by renowned Japanese Bizen Yaki ware pottery master Fujiwara Tousai, perhaps originally designed as a koro/ incense burner. The detail and craftmanship are really quite remarkable (see the intricate facial detail). We have not come across another work quite like it.
Bizen Yaki ware is a Japanese pottery known for its unglazed, rustic, earthy aesthetic, created in the Bizen region of Okayama Prefecture. It is characterized by shifting natural clay colors, textures, and unique marking made spontaneously by natural ash glaze during the firing process.
Fujiwara Tosai was born in 1898 during the Meiji Period. He was the first generation of a line of famed bizen ceramic family artists that continues today ( with later generations including Living National Treasure Fujiwara Kei and his son, Fujiwara Yu, who are also renowned Bizen potters). He died in 1978.
The work is signed by Tousai.
A special, relatively large and heavy piece. Would be a great addition to any Japanese/ Asian art or sculpture collection or make for an eye catching stand alone accent piece in about any setting.
Dimensions: 10" high, 11" wide, 7.5" deep
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early to Mid 1900s
- Condition:In very good to excellent vintage condition with no discernible flaws, cracks, chips, etc... and light if any natural organic wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Beautiful and engaging overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254347417462
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