Ishikawa Yurin (1870-1952) Vintage "blue pomegranate" pottery teabowl #4979
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- width: approx. 12cm (4 23⁄32in)
- height: approx. 8cm (3 5⁄32in)
- weight: 259g (w/ box 491g)
This tea bowl is covered with a warm white glaze, adorned with blue floral patterns that give the bowl an elegant and serene ambiance. The surface features fine crackle patterns that develop a unique texture over time. These crackles enrich the bowl’s appearance the more it is used, evoking a sense of history. The handmade, uneven shape adds warmth and familiarity, offering a tactile charm that fits comfortably in the user's hand.
Ishikawa Yurin
1870-1952
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Born in Aichi Prefecture as the third son of Ishikawa Masamoto, a senior retainer of the Owari Domain. His real name was Masanori, his courtesy name was Wakei, and his pseudonyms included Yūrin, Ryokakuken, and Sengokusai. He studied under Sonoda Tadami of the Tosa school, then later under Maeda Masatada for Western painting, and Oda Kyosai for the combined Nanga and Bunjin styles. He excelled in kachōga (bird-and-flower painting) and sansuiga (landscape painting). He was a member of the Japan Art Association and was an influential figure in the Nagoya art community. He passed away in 1952 at the age of 82.
