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No. 7736
Hikidashi Guinomi
¥11,000
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Description
This Guinomi is an earlier work by Masahiko Kondo, created around 2017, as indicated by the enclosed career record.
It features Kondo’s original ripple design, inspired by patterns on the surface of water, combined with a boldly formed, gently squared silhouette—evoking the abstract beauty of a Japanese dry landscape garden.
The base is particularly striking, with sculptural ripples and three contact points that create elegant curves, reflecting Kondo’s meticulous attention to detail.
Despite its dynamic form, it does not feel overly heavy and offers a handling experience similar to that of a standard Bizen Guinomi.
The piece was fired using the hikidashi (pull-out) technique, in which it is removed from the kiln during firing to achieve unique surface effects.
Inside the cup, a mass of Goma resembles glossy obsidian, adding further visual interest.
This piece was purchased new and has been carefully stored by the original owner; it remains in unused condition.
Masahiko Kondo was born in 1971 in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.
After completing studies at the Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Training School (Forming Course) and the advanced program at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, he apprenticed under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 1996.
In 2003, he built his own kiln in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama, and held his first firing the following year.
It features Kondo’s original ripple design, inspired by patterns on the surface of water, combined with a boldly formed, gently squared silhouette—evoking the abstract beauty of a Japanese dry landscape garden.
The base is particularly striking, with sculptural ripples and three contact points that create elegant curves, reflecting Kondo’s meticulous attention to detail.
Despite its dynamic form, it does not feel overly heavy and offers a handling experience similar to that of a standard Bizen Guinomi.
The piece was fired using the hikidashi (pull-out) technique, in which it is removed from the kiln during firing to achieve unique surface effects.
Inside the cup, a mass of Goma resembles glossy obsidian, adding further visual interest.
This piece was purchased new and has been carefully stored by the original owner; it remains in unused condition.
Masahiko Kondo was born in 1971 in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.
After completing studies at the Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Training School (Forming Course) and the advanced program at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, he apprenticed under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 1996.
In 2003, he built his own kiln in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama, and held his first firing the following year.
Details
- Pottery Type
- guinomi
- Dimensions
- W7.2cm × D7.3cm × H5.4cm
About the Artist
Masahiko Kondo was born in 1971 in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.
After completing studies at the Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Training School (Forming Course) and the advanced program at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, he apprenticed under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 1996.
In 2003, he built his own kiln in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama, and held his first firing the following year.
After completing studies at the Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Training School (Forming Course) and the advanced program at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute, he apprenticed under Ryuichi Kakurezaki in 1996.
In 2003, he built his own kiln in Ushimado, Setouchi City, Okayama, and held his first firing the following year.