Dark Green Tea Bowl

Artist: Tomoo Hamada

Born in 1967 in Mashiko, Japan, Tomoo Hamada is a celebrated contemporary ceramic artist who continues the esteemed pottery lineage of the Hamada family. As the grandson of Shoji Hamada, a past National Living Treasure and pioneer of the Mingei (folk craft) movement, Tomoo grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Mashiko pottery. His work bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, creating pieces that honour traditions while embracing the adventure of fresh and original ideas.

The glazing and colouring of this tea bowl is exceptionally subtle and sophisticated and is delicately responsive in different lights, revealing textured greens, browns and reds of deep fascination. There is also an absorbing relationship between the outer and inner surfaces, the outer shape of the bowl being an arrangement of six twisted facets, while the inner space works more as a sculptural cave. It is a bowl of great subtle beauty and dark colour.

With signed wooden box.

13 x 8.5 cm