Mizusashi / Hagi / Miwa Kyusetsu X
Hagi Mizusashi by Miwa Kyusetsu 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 (the present-day Jusetsu). 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. This Hagi mizusashi (fresh water jar used for the tea ceremony) exemplifies the serene, subtle, and deeply contemplative nature of Kyusetsu's work. The white Hagi glaze is like pristine snow or waves lapping over Hagi's sandy shore, and the kiln-effect sunset-color fawn spots, containing pastel reds and oranges, are a highly treasured landscape in tea wares. The form, made in a unique diamond shape and accentuated with subtle line carvings, is soothing and elegant as well. This work was made before Kyusetsu changed his name to Kyuwa. It is 16cm tall (18cm with lid), 15.5cm wide and 18.5cm long, comes with a signed box and is in perfect condition.
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