Chrysanthemum pot

This chrysanthemum bowl is by Kazuhiro Mori, who followed in the footsteps of his father—a man who dedicated his life to large-kiln firing—and who himself aspires to recreate the powerful beauty of ancient Bizen ware through the same technique. The bowl is semicircular and meticulously hollowed out to create a chrysanthemum petal design. By shading the central portion, the artist has not only created a contrast with the petals, but has also succeeded in highlighting the beautiful "hidasuki" (fire-cord) markings that resemble streaks of red lightning. The outer edge is finely carved with comb patterns, providing a better grip while emphasizing a presence reminiscent of ancient earthenware. No box
Diameter 23.5cm x 22.6cm x Height 7.2cm Kazuhiro Mori was born as the eldest son of Togaku Mori and graduated from the Kyoto College of Art in 1987 and the Tokyo Glass Art Institute in 1991. He began studying pottery techniques under his father, Togaku Mori, in 1992. He specializes in coil-building and wheel-throwing techniques, and creates works such as crane-neck flower vases. He fired his first kiln and became independent in 1995. In 1998, his work was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition, and in 1999 and 2000, he held debut exhibitions at department stores in Okayama and Hiroshima. In 2002, he exhibited his work at the first Gakuen-kai Exhibition by the Togaku Mori school.