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Nomura Ryôchô (1883-1977) & Matsubayashi Hôsai XV (1921-2004)
Shingon / Asahiyaki
Gakuzara, flat dish - Wa, reconcilation, peace and harmony
Signed: Monzeki Ryûchô
Seals: Asahi
Technique: grey pink gohonde Asahiyaki, with black tetsu-e, iron oxide underglaze calligraphy Ø 30,5 x 6
Date: 1972
Box: signed Daikakuji Monzeki kyujûô (90) Ryûchô
Condition: fine

Nomura Ryûchô was born in Kagawa Pref. He became 53rd Monzeki, superintendent priest of Shingon sect Daikaku-Temple in 1969 (showa 44)

Matsubayashi Hôsai was the 15th gen. potter of Asahiyaki ware. Asahiyaki has been produced for about 400 years in Uji, Kyoto


Price: ON REQUEST