Photography by Ōtsuka Toshiyuki
Born 1950, Ōiso, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
As the third generation of a distinguished family of ceramists, KAWASE SHINOBU is now regarded as Japan’s most outstanding artist working within the ancient tradition of celadon. As a fully mature artist, Kawase’s fidelity to the tenants of the Song Dynasty traditions remains, yet he moves beyond this artistic continuum with his mastery of the wheel and unrivalled range of celadon glazes. His organic, flowing forms, the most popular of which are his undulating bowls, stand apart from those created by others through the centuries. Kawase’s work has captivated collectors and curators of the Asian and Western art world with its successful fusion of the contemporary forms and ancient techniques, leading to many important awards.
Kakuji (Kingfisher celadon red-type) low summer teabowl
2017
Porcelaneous stoneware with kingfisher celadon (red-type) glaze
1 1/2 x 6 in.
Inv#11229
SOLD
Kawase Shinobu (b. 1950)
Kingfisher celadon-glazed sake cup with foliated rim
2017
Glazed porcelaineous stoneware
1 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches
Inv# 10271
Small lotus incense burner
2008
Celadon crackled glazed porcelaneous stoneware
Burner: 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. Base Plate: 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.
Inv# 6585
Kawase Shinobu (b. 1950)
Flower-shaped celadon vase
2006
Inv# 4861
SOLD
Kawase Shinobu (b. 1950)
Small lobed celadon jar with pointed cover
2004
Porcelain with celadon glaze
8 x 6 1/2 in.
Inv# 11235
SOLD
Five petal, flower-shaped crackled celadon bowl with five protruding pinched points
1998
Porcelainous stoneware with celadon glaze
2 7/8 x 8 in.
Inv# 9184
SOLD
Kawase Shinobu (b. 1950)
Craquelure Celadon-glazed vase with bulbous base, tubular neck and carved shoulder
ca. 1979
Porcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze
10 1/4 x 5 3/4 in.
Inv# 11651
SOLD
