25890 Living National Treasure 11th Generation Miwa Kyusetu Onihagi Tea Bowl "Lion" (Engraved) MIWA Kyusetu

Height 9.8cm
Diameter 13.4cm

His father was the 9th generation of the Miwa family, Kyusetsu (Setsudo), who is a master of traditional Hagi ware. He studied under his father and his elder brother Kyusetsu (10th generation), Kawakita Handeishi. In 1967, he took on the name of the 11th generation Miwa Kyusetsu, and skillfully inherited the traditional Goryeo pottery and the style of "Kyusetsu White" created by his brother. He also developed his own bold and daring style of pottery, which he called "Oni Hagi". This is the work of Living National Treasure Miwa Kyusetsu (Jusetsu) 11th generation (1910-2012).

This Onihagi tea bowl boasts unparalleled perfection. It shows the pottery's unique aesthetic sensibility in traditional Hagi ware, and the pure white straw ash glaze "Kyuyuki-haku" (a type of glaze used to create a splendid appearance of Onihagi fused with the bold and daring design creates a powerful and overwhelming presence that deeply impresses those who see it. It is a masterpiece of modern tea pottery that can be appreciated from any angle.