Hanging Vase / Asahi / Uji / Matsubayashi HosaiXIV
Asahi Pottery Hanging Wall vase by Matsubayshi Hosai
Asahi-yaki began at the end of the Momoyama period (early 17th C.) near Kyoto when the potter Tosaku started to use the Asahi stamp. The Tea master Kobori Enshu (1579-1647) was a patron of the Asahi kilns and thereafter Asahi became known as one of his 'Seven Kilns.' Now we find the 15th in the Asahi potters line. This elegant kakehana-ire or hanging wall vase was made by the 14th generation Asahi potter Matsubayashi HosaiXIV/Yukoan (1921-2004). It has creamy textured glaze with some patches on warm 'clay flavor." In perfect condition with a signed box, 15.3m.tall, stamped on base.