Japanese Mumyoi Studio Pottery Teapot Ito Sekisui 5th LNT Red Clay Kanji Writing
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Type: Teapot (Kyusu)
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: Contemporary
Origin/Maker: Ito Sekisui 5th 五代伊藤赤水, Mumyōi-yaki, Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Maker's mark on base.
Ito Sekisui 5th 五代伊藤赤水
1941-
Living National Treasure 人間国宝 2003
Born in Sado County, Niigata Prefecture. He was born as the eldest son of the fourth generation of Sekisui, whose real name is Yoichi. After graduating from Kyoto Institute of Technology in 1966, he studied Mumyoi ware under his grandfather, the third generation, and was selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 1972. In 1976, he succeeded to the name of Sekisui V. He continued to research and refine his techniques.
In 1985, he was awarded the Prince Chichibu Cup for the best work at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.
In 1993, to celebrate the wedding of the Crown Princess, Niigata Prefecture donated a “Mumyoi pottery Jar” to the Owada family, the family home of the Crown Princess, as a celebratory gift.
On July 10, 2003, Mumyoi ware, a craft technique, was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property, and Ito Sekisui V was recognized as its holder (Living National Treasure). Mumyoi ware uses a technique called “neriage,” in which clay of different colors is layered to make a kind of rolled sushi, and then the cross sections of the rolled sushi are cut into round slices and arranged to form the shape of a plate or pot. The unique striped patterns and floral patterns are characteristic of Ito Sekisui V.
japan-antiques.jp/wp/ito-sekisui-%E4%BC%8A%E8%97%A4%E8%B5%A4%E6%B0%B4/
Mumyōi ware (無名異焼, Mumyōi-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Sado, Niigata.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumy%C5%8Di_ware
Sekisui pottery 赤水焼
This is a type of Mumyoi ware from Sado, Niigata that originated in 1857 when Ito Tomitaro (1st generation Ito Sekisui), who used the name of Sekisui, produced earthenware. It became popular for the Setsubun drinking glass (Oni demon on the bottom and Otafuku at the top) and also produced Shidei pots and tea sets.
Since the Meiji era, the 2nd generation Kenzo and 3rd generation Kotaro inherited the kiln and made improvements by adding techniques such as inlaying. At the moment, the 5th generation Ito Sekisui is an important intangible cultural property holder.
japan-antiques.jp/wp/sekisui-ware-%e8%b5%a4%e6%b0%b4%e7%84%bc/
Size: 3 3/8" tall (8.5725 cm)
Weight: 5.5 oz (155 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Japan, 20 JAN 2025
Condition: Item is used in poor condition commensurate with age, see photos. Crack next to handle, from which a small amount of water might leak when the teapot is filled
Subject: Green grey glazed on a red clay base, with two panels on the side with slip glazed kanji writing
Location:
Japanese Mumyoi Studio Pottery Teapot Ito Sekisui 5th LNT Red Clay Kanji Writing
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Type: Teapot (Kyusu)
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: Contemporary
Origin/Maker: Ito Sekisui 5th 五代伊藤赤水, Mumyōi-yaki, Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Maker's mark on base.
Ito Sekisui 5th 五代伊藤赤水
1941-
Living National Treasure 人間国宝 2003
Born in Sado County, Niigata Prefecture. He was born as the eldest son of the fourth generation of Sekisui, whose real name is Yoichi. After graduating from Kyoto Institute of Technology in 1966, he studied Mumyoi ware under his grandfather, the third generation, and was selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 1972. In 1976, he succeeded to the name of Sekisui V. He continued to research and refine his techniques.
In 1985, he was awarded the Prince Chichibu Cup for the best work at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.
In 1993, to celebrate the wedding of the Crown Princess, Niigata Prefecture donated a “Mumyoi pottery Jar” to the Owada family, the family home of the Crown Princess, as a celebratory gift.
On July 10, 2003, Mumyoi ware, a craft technique, was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property, and Ito Sekisui V was recognized as its holder (Living National Treasure). Mumyoi ware uses a technique called “neriage,” in which clay of different colors is layered to make a kind of rolled sushi, and then the cross sections of the rolled sushi are cut into round slices and arranged to form the shape of a plate or pot. The unique striped patterns and floral patterns are characteristic of Ito Sekisui V.
japan-antiques.jp/wp/ito-sekisui-%E4%BC%8A%E8%97%A4%E8%B5%A4%E6%B0%B4/
Mumyōi ware (無名異焼, Mumyōi-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Sado, Niigata.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumy%C5%8Di_ware
Sekisui pottery 赤水焼
This is a type of Mumyoi ware from Sado, Niigata that originated in 1857 when Ito Tomitaro (1st generation Ito Sekisui), who used the name of Sekisui, produced earthenware. It became popular for the Setsubun drinking glass (Oni demon on the bottom and Otafuku at the top) and also produced Shidei pots and tea sets.
Since the Meiji era, the 2nd generation Kenzo and 3rd generation Kotaro inherited the kiln and made improvements by adding techniques such as inlaying. At the moment, the 5th generation Ito Sekisui is an important intangible cultural property holder.
japan-antiques.jp/wp/sekisui-ware-%e8%b5%a4%e6%b0%b4%e7%84%bc/
Size: 3 3/8" tall (8.5725 cm)
Weight: 5.5 oz (155 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Japan, 20 JAN 2025
Condition: Item is used in poor condition commensurate with age, see photos. Crack next to handle, from which a small amount of water might leak when the teapot is filled
Subject: Green grey glazed on a red clay base, with two panels on the side with slip glazed kanji writing
Location:
Japanese Mumyoi Studio Pottery Teapot Ito Sekisui 5th LNT Red Clay Kanji Writing
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