Hagi Ware Notomi Choun Ohkazan Gourd Flower Vase White Hagi Glaze Blue Glaze

This is an elegant gourd-shaped Hagi ware flower vase made by Notomi Choun of the Ohkazan Choun Kiln, a renowned Hagi ware kiln. The upper half features a plump and warm white Hagi glaze, while the lower half has a subdued glaze that utilizes the strong earthy texture, expressing a beautiful contrast of yin and yang within a single piece. The spreading gourd (hyotan) is an auspicious design, symbolizing warding off evil and prosperity since ancient times. It comes with a signed wooden box and a bookmark from the artist, and is in very beautiful condition with no noticeable scratches or dirt. This is an elegant gourd-shaped Hagi ware flower vase by Ohkazan Choun Kiln and Notomi Choun. The upper half has a soft, thick white Hagi glaze, and the lower half features a strong earthy texture and a deep blue glaze, expressing a beautiful contrast of yin and yang within a single piece. It comes with a paulownia wooden box signed and sealed by the artist, and an explanatory bookmark, and is in very good condition. The width is 2.95 inches. The height is 9.65 inches. The mouth is 3.

Details

Condition	Good
Origin	Japan
Material	Ceramic
Era	Showa
Artist / Maker	Toryun
Dimensions	Height: 9.6 in