Otowa-sanbo, Shiro Urano, White Glaze Sake Cup and Tokkuri (Sake Bottle), with Original Box, Sake Ware, Disciple of: Kitaro Kawamura

Otowasanbo - Shiro Banura - White Glaze Sake Cup and Tokkuri (Sake Bottle)
With Original Box - Sake Ware - Disciple of Kitaro Kawamura

[Biography]
1941: Born in Kyoto City as the fourth son of lacquer artist Shogo Banura.
Youth: After graduating from Kyoto City Hiyoshigaoka High School (Department of Arts and Crafts),
Studied under Kitaro Kawamura, a disciple of Rosanjin Kitaoji.
To pursue tableware that enhances cuisine,
Trained while working and living in restaurants.
1968: Built his kiln, Otowasanbo, in the mountains of Otowa, Aza-, Mie Prefecture (present-day Iga City) and became independent.
1972: Held his first solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya in Tokyo.
Since then, has regularly held solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and other locations.
2001: Passed away.
Person and Style: Known for his vibrant, Momoyama-style large-scale paintings and gold and silver accents, often featuring floral motifs, applied to strong, fired stoneware that utilizes the excellent clay and texture of Iga. His style is also characterized by its gorgeous Rinpa-esque aesthetic.
A great gourmand himself, he made food tableware, particularly dishes, sake ware, and tea ware, his lifelong theme.
He also engaged in a wide range of artistic activities, including collaborating with his brother-in-law, the painter Sozo Kayama, on ceramic tile murals.

Unused item! However, due to long-term storage,
It is listed as Near Mint condition!

Mouth Diameter: Approx. 2.9 cm
Body Diameter: Approx. 12.0 cm
Height: Approx. 15.4 cm
The box is slightly larger,
but it is the original box.

A tokkuri with a unique shape and beautiful glaze!

Color: White Glaze
Style: Tokkuri (Sake Bottle)
Accessories: Original Box

4B/19000030.3032.R1.SAKA.BNO.01.

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