Antique Japanese Bizen Ware Cylindrical Vase Hidasuki & Goma Ash Glaze 10" Obi Following his father’s death

Following his father’s death

rendered with fine linework and darker blue washes for depth

Width =5“

The exterior carries bold merchant or brewery calligraphy applied in white slip — the brushwork sweeping and confident

Fuji — is a celebrated expression of the Banko tradition

Antique Japanese Bizen Ware Cylindrical Vase Hidasuki & Goma Ash Glaze 10" Obi Following his father’s deathAntique Japanese Bizen Ware Cylindrical Vase, Hidasuki and Goma Ash Glaze Japan, Showa period, mid 1900's Dimensions: 3"W 10" H (8 cm 25 cm) Thrown in the dense, iron rich stoneware clay characteristic of Bizen ware (), this handsome cylindrical vase displays the full range of effects produced by the kiln's natural wood ash atmosphere. The body carries a rich warm brown ground overlaid with goma () ash glaze the scattered gold and cream speckle