Description: A JAPANESE KYOYAKI STUDIO VASE, KOYO YAMAZAKI (1890-1979) SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1950
The globular stoneware vase covered in a crackled copper green glaze, punctuated randomly with deep raspberry red copper splashes, one section left intentionally unglazed. Two character impressed 'Koyo' mark to the base.
19.5cm high, 21cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Koyo Yamazaki was a student of famous Kyoto potter Rokubei VI. He exhibited often at the prestigious Nitten and received multiple awards in that and other competitions. His work is held in the Japanese Imperial Collection, and in Bern Museum of Art, Switzerland and the Museum of Modern Art, Boston.
Condition Report: Condition:
No visible faults or damage. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.