24772 Living National Treasure Miwa Jusetsu (Demon Hagiwari High-footed Tea Bowl)

Height 11.0cm

Diameter 18.0cm

His father was the 9th generation of the Miwa family, Kyusetsu (Setsudo), which is a tradition of Hagi ware, and 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, and further developed his own bold and daring pottery, which is called "Oni Hagi". This is the work of Living National Treasure Miwa Jusetsu (1910-2012).

This "Onihagi-wari Takadai Chawan" boasts unparalleled perfection. The pottery is made with a unique aesthetic sensibility in traditional Hagi ware, and the pure white straw ash glaze "Kyusetsu-haku" (white snow white) combined with the bold and daring design creates a magnificent sight that is overwhelming and deeply moving to those who see it. It is a masterpiece of modern tea pottery that can be appreciated from any angle. It is a decisive yet serene masterpiece by Jusetsu. It is a truly moving form that even evokes the origin of life.

In 2003, at the age of 93, he handed over the family headship to the 12th generation Kyusetsu, taking the name Jusetsu. He continued to make all the pottery processes by hand, such as by stomping on the clay instead of using a kneading machine, and continued to be active until his later years. He passed away on December 11, 2012, due to old age. He was 102 years old. He was awarded the fifth rank.

The Jusetsu period lasted only about 10 years, and there were only a few solo exhibitions. How difficult is it to encounter Jusetsu's work?

Please take this opportunity to add this to your collection.