Horie Bikoh

Horie Bikoh - White Glazed Round - 4 in (10cm)

Name: Horie Bikoh - White Glazed Round - 4 in (10cm)
Brand: Horie Bikoh
SKU: 23432
Price: 135.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Horie Bikoh - White Glazed Round - 4 in (10cm)

£135.00 GBP

Sale Sold

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Product variants

Quantity

Formal description:

Japanese bonsai pot by Horie Bikoh. Round bag form with small external rim, cats paw feet, white glaze, nail signature of Horie Bikoh underneath.

External dimensions:

105 x 40mm (4 x 1⅝ in)

Internal dimensions:

90 x 27mm (3½ x 1 in)

Informal information:

A simple white glaze it seems, it has a semi-matt sheen, fine crackle, and wells and breaks over the generous form. At 10cm, it's practical, it also carries patina well.

The (three) highlights of this pot for me are the feet. The shape is perfect, delicately hand formed, and just wonderful where they attach to the body. Subtle work.

Condition: Used, patina, excellent.

Photos: First three artificial light, remainder daylight.

Horie Bikoh, real name Isao Horie, born 1939. Some of the dates for Isao don't add up in translation, but he was born into a pottery family, but only started bonsai pots later on, perhaps 1965(?), and was making small pots by 1968(?).

Crucially, he received instruction from Koreyoshi Nakamura and Heian Kazan, from Kazan he gained insight into suitable clay, glazes and mould making; as a result he is the only potter apart from Kazans son Kozan to be called a direct disciple of Kazan. His work certainly carries the same precision.

He often uses a clay which is a blend of Shigaraki and Mino clays, warm white in colour, which is said to be good for trees but also a great background for glazes.
He makes using the wheel, slab building and moulds, glazes range from traditional to very modern and bright - his orange is something else. A key motif that appears regularly is an origami crane in a contrasting glaze.

His work is highly collectible and popular, and hence, often carries a significant price tag.

Shipping:

Shipping within the UK is included in the price.

I usually ship with Royal Mail, if you prefer DPD or Evri, please add a note to your order or email. There may be a surcharge.

EU: Please get in touch with me before placing an order. I will quote you a price that includes shipping and taxes. This is the fastest way to get items without customs delays.

US: Please get in touch. Currently 0% tax on import of art works and cultural items so the price will be lower, but I will need to quote for shipping. I'm not shipping pots over 12in to US.

International: - please ask for a quote for shipping. Any import fees are the responsibility of the customer. I'm not shipping pots over 12in internationally.

Price:

UK buyers: Please note import costs when comparing this item with items overseas! These typically comprise: the shipping fee, and, on arrival, you will pay VAT at 20%, possibly import duty and a customs clearance fee. My items are simply the price advertised.

Returns:

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.