26077 Hosokawa Morihiro Red Tea Bowl "Indian Summer" HOSAKOWA Morihiro

Height 7.6cm
Diameter 11.8cm

The 18th head of the Higo Hosokawa clan and the 79th Prime Minister of Japan. After retiring from politics, he studied under Tsujimura Shiro and Kobayashi Togo, and established the Futoan kiln in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. This work is by Morihiro Hosokawa, a master potter who has demonstrated extraordinary talent and is immensely popular in the field of contemporary pottery. This soft red tea bowl fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

Named "Indian Summer," this piece is rich in color variation and expressiveness. It retains the simplicity of Akaraku while being tastefully crafted, with a clean, modest form and soft glaze. It is a magnificent bowl that feels as if it is sticking to your hand.