Original Box
Living national treasure
D20cm H31cm
Shimizu Uichi studied Chinese ceramics under Ishiguro Munemaro, became independent, and was recognized as a Living National Treasure for his "iron glazed pottery". He then moved his kiln to the foot of Mount Horai in Kosai, Shiga Prefecture, where he produced Horai porcelain and iron-glazed porcelain.
The vase's design is subtle yet deep in its beauty, featuring delicate, leaf-like motifs, and exudes a calm and elegant atmosphere, making it a perfect addition to any space.
Uichi SHIMIZU
1926 - 2004
Born in Kyoto in 1926, Shimizu Uichi was one of the foremost Kyoto-based artists of his time. Having studied under Living National Treasure Ishiguro Munemaro (1893-1968), one of the earliest proponents of Chinese-style ceramics, Shimizu often experimented in recreating historical Chinese-style wares, especially those with iron-glaze. In 1970, he left Kyoto and headed to the western shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture in order to build his own noborigama (climbing kiln). After establishing the kiln, which he named Horai-yo, Shimizu began firing craquelure celadon glazed works. Throughout his career Shimizu accomplished many technical and artistic achievements, especially with celadon and iron-glazed works. He was appointed a Living National Treasure in 1985 for his application of tetsu-yu (iron glaze).
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