Japanese Hagi Vase by Tobei Tawara

Hanging vase in the Hagi style by one of the greatest artists of this style, 13 Tobei Tawara (1951-), made about 30 years ago. It has a metal ring for hanging on the wall. The potter's seal is stamped on the bottom edge. Also included is the original wooden box with the name of the kiln. The glaze of the vase has a very rare colouring called "apricot flowers".
ø 10 cm x height 15 cm

Hagi ware

(萩焼 Hagi-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its humble forms and use of translucent white glaze. It originated in the early 17th century with the introduction of potters brought back from Japanese invasions of Korea. The local daimyo of the time were very interested in tea ceremony and funded production of this ware. Potters mix different types of local clay. The most standard result is a pink-orange color. Wares are formed on the wheel and decorated with translucent glaze made of feldspar and ash.