25264 URAGUCHI Masayuki (lapis lazuli tea)

Height 6.8cm

Diameter 14.6cm

This is a masterpiece by Masayuki Uraguchi, whose master was the Living National Treasure Koheiji Miura.

In addition to traditional celadon, they have introduced a succession of new techniques, including black porcelain, sea pine porcelain, and lapis lazuli porcelain.

The beauty of the glaze and the variety of crazing, which are unique to Mr. Uraguchi, who has a deep knowledge of Chinese ceramics, are the result of repeated trial and error and tireless efforts, and are the greatest charm of Uraguchi celadon. In recent years, he has also challenged himself to create large-scale works with original forms such as Boshanro and Boshanjar.

I tested this Ruri Yosui because I thought it would be nice to have a blue version of Kuro Yosui. When it was baked, it was a black tea bowl, but when it was hit by light it shone like a starry sky. It is a rare work, with only about 10% of 100 pieces being made into works.