Hagi Yunomi by Miwa Kyusetsu (Kyuwa) X
Miwa Kyusetsu X (1895-1981), later known as Kyuwa, was the first Living National Treasure of Hagi -the second was his younger brother Miwa Kyusetsu XI (1910-2012). Quite simply, he did what LNT Kaneshige Toyo did for Bizen, or what LNT Nakazato Muan did for Karatsu. He is a legendary figure, and reinvigorated the kiln site with elegant and contemplative Hagi teawares. He was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property (IICP, or Living National Treasure) in 1970, the same year as Fujiwara Kei. Here is an Miwa Hagi yunomi that exemplifies the serene and subtle nature of Kyusetsu’s work. The white Hagi glaze is like pristine snow or waves lapping over Hagi’s sandy shore with the added incised lines adding character and texture. This work was made before Kyusetsu changed his name to Kyuwa sometime in the late 1950s-early 1960s. It’s 8.8cm tall, comes with a signed box, stamped on base, in perfect condition, rare.
Price: SOLD
Product #: Miwa-Y1