Suzuki Osamu 鈴木蔵
Shino flower vase 志野花入, 1980
Stoneware
H7 1/8 × Dia 5 7/8 Lip dia 4 3/4 in.
H18 × Dia 15 × Lip dia 12 cm
H18 × Dia 15 × Lip dia 12 cm
With wood box
A testament to his life-long commitment to the ceramic school is his utilization of the slow firing process of Shino glazes; his works showcase crawling patterns on a smooth red surface, drawing attention to the textural qualities of Shino techniques.
Designated as a Living National Treasure in 1994, the Mino potter Suzuki Osamu was born in Gifu prefecture in 1934. He is best known for the revitalization of the Shino glaze technique. A testament to his life-long commitment to the ceramic school is his utilization of the slow firing process of Shino glazes; his works showcase crawling patterns on a smooth red surface, drawing attention to the textural qualities of Shino techniques.