25044 KOYAMA Fujio (Tanegashima Sake Brewery (Hananoki Kiln))

Height 3.3cm

Diameter 8.5cm

Fujio Koyama, who was famous as a leading researcher of ancient ceramics and was active as a ceramic artist while cultivating friendships with modern and contemporary craftsmen, produced works in a variety of genres, utilizing his outstanding taste and technique, as well as the vast knowledge he acquired through tireless study.

This piece is characterized by the free-flowing and energetic wheel-throwing technique that is unique to Mr. Koyama. Made from clay from Tanegashima, this piece has a crispy texture and a unique shallow shape that fits comfortably in the hand, making it a popular masterpiece. In 1973, he moved to Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, and founded Hananoki Kiln. In 1975, he passed away (aged 75). This is a masterpiece from his final years.