Buzan
(24417) Buzan - Oribe Oval - 4¾ in (12cm)
(24417) Buzan - Oribe Oval - 4¾ in (12cm)
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Why does Buzan command higher prices than some other artists, why does he have such a reputation for quality? Well, I think some of the answer is in a pot like this.
Construction is solid, that is, the clay is on the thick side, this is common on Buzan pots and comes as a bit of a surprise, because we associate thinness with quality. But Buzan chose clay to match the glaze, he traded lots of pots and learnt what clay worked with what glaze, and some clays need to be thicker to be strong, for example the Seto clay used by Mazan and Satomi.
The bare clay is a little dull, but under the Oribe green glaze, we can see it's a perfect host. Where thin it yellows, much like a Shukuho pot, and where thicker the green is a perfect dark shade, with small speckles of brightness from the clay. Finally, it becomes the deep inky green black, satisfyingly glazed underneath. This is said to be an attempt to mimic Tofukuji's Oribe, but I think it has a more ancient feel from it's simplicity.
Condition: Used, excellent.
Buzan - Shimono Buzan - He started out as a small bonsai enthusiast and began making small bowls. His first kiln was built in 1969. He then began selling and repairing bonsai pots wholesale. In the process of establishing his repair know-how, he learned a lot from old pots, seeking out classic natural glazes and carefully selected clay bodies to match them, which led to the creation of "Takeyama Pots". He was a regular at the National Small Bowl Masterpiece Exhibition and has won numerous awards. In addition to lapis lazuli and copper glazes, he also makes unglazed pots. His initial pottery name was Nakata Takeyama, but on the occasion of his 15th anniversary in 1980, he adopted the name Shimotsuke Takeyama. Also much sought after for his larger pots for Satsuki / Azaleas.
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