Tani Ranzan

Tani Ranzan - Painted Rectangle - 4⅞ in (12cm)

Name: Tani Ranzan - Painted Rectangle - 4⅞ in (12cm)
Brand: Tani Ranzan
SKU: 23ZM14
Price: 175.0 GBP
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Tani Ranzan - Painted Rectangle - 4⅞ in (12cm)

£175.00 GBP

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Hand made Japanese bonsai pot by Tani Ranzan / Arashiyama, rectangle with framed paintings, carved feet on footrail, signature and seal of Tani Ranzan underneath.

External dimensions:

123 x 88 x 46mm (4⅞ 3½ x 1¾ in)

Internal dimensions:

109 x 72 x 34mm (4⅜ x 2⅞ x 1⅜ in)

Informal information:

A lovely early painted piece by Tani Ranzan. Slab built with hand carved windows, foot rail and feet. There is some distortion to the basic shape which is not entirely uncommon with Tani's work, just part of his style.

The varied scenes feature frogs from the Chōjū-giga scrolls, a phoenix to the rear, and rural landscapes on either side. Brushwork is most delicate on the frogs and landscapes, the Phoenix slightly less so but it has a charm of it's own. There is a small spot on the phoenix (lower right) where the white base layer must have popped off, but this has been covered by the clear overglaze.

This work being on iron bearing clay makes for a very mellow companion to a tree, quite different to a bright porcelain.

Condition: Possibly unused, excellent.

Tani Ranzan / Tani Arashiyama, real name Hiroyuki Tani, born 1940. His main job was at his sushi restaurant, but he developed a passion for bonsai and hence pottery. He established a kiln with six friends including his wife, and by 1960 was winning awards for his pots. He devoted himself to pots more fully after closing his sushi restaurant. You can find glazed, painted and carved works which are diverse but have a very strong 'Tani' identity. I believe he is still active today.

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