Imbe Guinomi

This is a Guinomi created around 2008 by Anjin Abe.
Unlike most contemporary Bizen artists who use cobalt-enriched slip, this piece is made using high-iron clay, faithfully reproducing the traditional method of old Bizen.

The most distinctive feature is its deeply lustrous surface, showcasing the essence of Imbe style. Rather than simple black, the color leans toward a richly complex dark brown, where shades of black and burnt umber intertwine into a densely layered surface.

The texture rivals that of early-Edo period Imbe Mizusashi, with a lacquer-like depth that invites endless appreciation.

On the front, a deeply carved plum blossom motif contrasts beautifully with a heavy layer of Kigoma, adding a dramatic visual impact.

In contrast, the back is adorned with a simple circular engraving—perhaps the moon, the sun, or something entirely whimsical—adding a playful accent to the piece.

This work is in unused condition, having been carefully stored since its original purchase without being opened.

He was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1938.
Although he was a painter, he started pottery in 1972.
He built a kiln in 1986 in Ushimado, Okayama Prefecture.