Banko Shunzan

Banko Shunzan - Celadon glazed Round w/box - 84mm

Name: Banko Shunzan - Celadon glazed Round w/box - 84mm
Brand: Banko Shunzan
SKU: 23430
Price: 115.0 GBP
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Banko Shunzan - Celadon glazed Round w/box - 84mm

£115.00 GBP

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Formal description:

Hand thrown mame bonsai pot by Banko Shunzan. Porcelain round form, cut feet, Celadon glaze over, recessed base with seal and nail signature of Banko Shunzan. Comes with Paulownia box.

External dimensions:

84 x 30mm

Internal dimensions:

74 x 20mm

Informal information:

Delicately thrown, thin walled porcelain from Shunzan. The celadon glaze is extremely well done, thinning at the rim, welling up near the base, but it also has the very desirable "Mutton Fat" quality, which is a kind of jade-like optical depth with a sheen like fat. You can get an idea of this in the pictures of the pot upside down, but it's best appreciated in person, in good daylight.

All of this is well accompanied by a nice patina - quite a lot going on for a simple little thrown pot.

Banko Shunzan, real name Motozo Sasaoka, born 1936 in Mie Prefecture. He made pottery for over 50 years, starting with an electric kiln and then added gas and oil kilns. Banko, where Shunzan was from is famous for Banko ware (Yokkaichi, Mie Pref), which is a terracotta / stoneware clay. Shunzan used Yokkaichi clay but also added clays from all over the world - however I've only seen porcelain works so far.

He was a great student of ancient Chinese glazes, his Celadon, Cinnabar, Tenmoku and Jun glazes (all reduction glazes, hence gas kiln) which are particularly excellent and sought after.

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I guarantee that the pot condition is as described and will take it back if you aren't happy with it. Items are returned at the buyers cost & risk. Please be aware that most UK couriers will NOT insure ceramic items, however it is certainly easier than returning overseas. Please get in touch if you want to return an item.