This flat vase is reminiscent of pottery from the Yi Dynasty, which is said to have influenced the roots of Karatsu ware and given it a Japanese twist.

Tetsuo Ogawa originally trained in Karatsu and was an apprentice at the Nakazato Taroemon Kiln, and this "Brushed Flat Vase" is suitable as a flower vase and faithfully reproduces the style of the Yi Dynasty. In particular, the flat -footed shape, known as a henko, is distinctive, and this style is rare among Karatsu artists who aim to copy the Yi Dynasty style.

His style is generous, and although this piece appears to be disintegrating, it has a dignified atmosphere and conveys both his refined technique and his generous personality.

[Ceramics history]
Graduated from Arita Technical High School in 1955. Studied under Yoshimitsu Mori in Kyoto. Since then, won numerous awards including the Nitten Exhibition.
1969: Established Hiroyama Kiln in Shimazaki, Kumamoto City
1977: Held a 20-year ceramics exhibition at Iwataya and Isetan
1984: Established the current Kitayama Pottery Kiln in Shimogase, Fuji-cho, Saga City, Saga Prefecture
Held an exhibition commemorating the opening of Kitayama Pottery Kiln at Hakata Daimaru.
Since then, he has held solo exhibitions mainly in department stores nationwide.
2007 Solo exhibition at GALLERY Ichibankan

[Dimensions/Box]
Dimensions: diameter 13.7cm
Height 18.0cm
Box: Same box