Kabuki bowl by Ichiji Shimizu

Height: 9.7cm Width: 12.4cm x 12.2cm

Sophisticated design

This white-glazed bowl features an elegant design painted in ink on a white background. The delicate ink pattern flows across the pure white background, highlighting its pure beauty. Furthermore, when viewed from above, its hexagonal shape is eye-catching, and its unique form gives it a sophisticated impression.

Craftsmanship and artistry

Shimizu Kazuji has used his many years of experience and outstanding skills to create this matcha bowl. The beautiful finish of the white glaze and the exquisite balance of the ink strokes further enhance the charm of this piece. The moment you pick it up, you will be impressed by its light feel and powerful presence.

Creating a special moment

This matcha bowl will make your tea ceremony even more special. Its high-quality craftsmanship and beautiful design will elevate your tea ceremony and bring you a sense of comfort and satisfaction. You will be captivated by its beauty and functionality every time you use it.

Lasting Value

Shimizu Kazuji's works retain their beauty over time. This white-glazed bowl is also a masterpiece that can be used for a long time and will become a lifelong treasure. The more you use it, the more its texture will improve, and you will gradually grow to love it more.

Biography

Born in Tachikui, Hyogo Prefecture in 1961
1984-1988: Studied in Tamba, Seto, and Bizen
1989 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition (also selected from 1991 to 1994 and in 2004)
1990: Received the Kobe Mayor's Award at the Hyogo Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition
1993 Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (also selected in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019)
Received the Kobe Shimbun Prize at the Hyogo Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition Received the Issuikai Prize at the 55th Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition
1994 Selected for the Tanko Biennale Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition
1995 Selected for the Ceramic Art Biennale Received the Saga Goryu Award at the Flower Ceramic Exhibition Selected for the Japan Craft Exhibition Demonstrated ceramics at the European Japan Week (Salzburg, Austria)
1996: Won the Jury Prize at the Flower Ceramics Exhibition (also won the same prize in 1997 and 1998)
1999 Japan Foundation traveling exhibition “Japanese Pottery – The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns”
2000 Contemporary Tea Ceremony Exhibition TOKI Oribe Silver Award Winner Selected for Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition (also selected in 2002, 2004, and 2008)
2001: Selected for the World Craft Competition in Kanazawa Held a workshop in Walla Walla, Washington, USA
2002 BONSAI Container Exhibition (Takagi Bonsai Museum) Excellence Award Winner Selected for the Vallauris Ceramic Art Biennale (France)
2003 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (also selected in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008-2023)
Selected for the Choza Award Ceramic Art Exhibition (also selected in 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2015)
2004: Opened Hakuyo Kiln. Selected for the 19th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (Part 1, Traditional Category, Award Nominee).
1st Contemporary Ceramics Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition, Second Prize
2008: 70th Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition, Issuikai Honorable Mention Award
2009: Received the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum Award at the 20th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition; received the Shiga Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the 38th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition; received the Japan Crafts Association Award at the 37th Traditional Crafts Ceramic Art Division Exhibition; received the Issuikai Award at the 71st Issuikai Ceramic Art Division Open Exhibition; received the Kinoshita Memorial Award at the 72nd Issuikai Ceramic Art Division Open Exhibition
2011 Kobe Biennale 2011 Contemporary Ceramic Art Competition Selection Donated a large tea bowl for the tea ceremony to Saidaiji Temple in Nara
Selected for the 1st Toubi Exhibition in 2013 (also selected in 2015, 2016, and 2018)
2014: Received the Excellence Award at the Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition III, Contemporary Ceramics; Received the Encouragement Award at the 2nd Ceramic Art Exhibition, "Identity and Originality" (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
"Contemporary Ceramic Phenomena" (Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum)
2015 TAMBA NOW+ (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
2016 "Contemporary Ceramics Guide" (Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum)
2017: 55th Hyogo Crafts Exhibition, Kobe Shimbun Grand Prize
2018: Donated a tea bowl to Jonan-gu Shrine (Fushimi, Kyoto)
2019: Received the Encouragement Award at the 36th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Prize "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition"
2020 TAMBA NOW+2020 (The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo)
2022: Japan Crafts Association Ceramics Division 50th Anniversary Exhibition "Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art, National Crafts Museum, Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum, etc."