Doan-Shaped Doburo Hozen, 11th Zengoro
Doburo is a polished and smoke-darkened clay brazier.
It is a tea ceremony implement used to boil water,
with charcoal placed inside and a kettle on top.
The technique of polishing clay has been used since ancient times to enhance both its strength and water resistance. This ancient method was also applied to the creation of Jomon pottery, a type of Japanese earthenware from the Stone Age (Jomon period).
The doburo making process involves molding the clay, polishing its surface until smooth, firing it, smoking it to achieve a black color,
and then polishing it once more
to impart a glossy finish.
Round Shaped Doburo Ryozen, 10th Zengoro
Doan-Shaped Doburo
Hozen, 11th Zengoro
Doburo is a polished and
smoke-darkened clay brazier.
It is a tea ceremony implement
used to boil water, with charcoal
placed inside and a kettle on top.
The technique of polishing clay has been used since ancient times to enhance both its strength and water resistance. This ancient method was also applied to the creation of Jomon pottery, a type of Japanese earthenware from the Stone Age (Jomon period).
The doburo making process involves molding the clay, polishing its surface until smooth, firing it, smoking it to achieve a black color,
and then polishing
it once more to
impart a glossy
finish.
Round Shaped Doburo
Ryozen, 10th Zengoro
CERAMICS
The beginning of tea ceremony ceramics
The ceramics production shifted from low-fired tea ware, initiated by 10th generation Zengoro (Ryozen), to 11th generation Hozen's high-fired ceramics, leading to a wide variety of styles. Eiraku became synonymous with gorgeously painted tea ware, a technique that stood in stark contrast to the clay brazier production methods previously employed.
This transformation also marked a new direction for the Zengoro family, as they envisioned the future of the tea ceremony.
The beginning of tea ceremony ceramics
The ceramics production shifted from low-fired tea ware, initiated by 10th generation Zengoro (Ryozen), to 11th generation Hozen's high-fired ceramics, leading to a wide variety of styles. Eiraku became synonymous with gorgeously painted tea ware, a technique that stood in stark contrast to the clay brazier production methods previously employed.
This transformation also marked a new direction for the Zengoro family, as they envisioned the future of the tea ceremony.
Introduction to some of the Zengoro family techniques
Tea Bowl with Red and White Plum Design in Overglaze Enamels
Sokuzen, 16th Zengoro
Tea Bowl with Red and White Plum Design in Overglaze Enamels
Sokuzen, 16th Zengoro
Iroe is pottery with painted designs as overglaze.
It can be made with transparent or opaque paints, or with foil, for a wide range of expressions.
Iroe is pottery with
painted designs as
overglaze.
It can be made with
transparent or opaque
paints, or with foil, for a wide range of expressions.
IROE
KINRANDE
Octagonal Large Bowl in
Kinrande Overglaze Enamels
Wazen, 12th Zengoro
Kinrande refers to a type of
porcelain that is first coated
with an opaque overglaze in
red or light green after firing,
and then painted with gold (paint
or foil).
Kinrande is a technique that originated
in China during the Song dynasty and
developed during the Ming and Qing
dynasties. It was given this name in Japan
because of its resemblance to "kinran,"
a luxurious fabric with patterns woven with gold thread.
Kinrande refers to a type of porcelain that is first
coated with an opaque overglaze in red or light green
after firing, and then painted with gold (paint or
foil).
Kinrande is a technique that originated in China during
the Song dynasty and developed during the Ming and
Qing dynasties. It was given this name in Japan because
of its resemblance to "kinran," a luxurious fabric
with patterns woven with gold thread.
Mizusashi Fresh Water Jar in Imogashira Shape in Shonzui Style Underglaze Blue
Hozen, 11th Zengoro
Mizusashi Fresh Water Jar in Imogashira Shape in Shonzui Style Underglaze Blue
Hozen, 11th Zengoro
Sometsuke is a type of porcelain that is
painted with cobalt paint on a white porcelain
body before firing (underglaze), and then
covered with a transparent glaze and fired,
resulting in a beautiful blue design on a white background.
This technique was perfected in China towards the end of the Yuan dynasty, flourished during the Ming dynasty, and was brought to Japan in the 17th century.
Sometsuke is a type
of porcelain that is
painted with cobalt
paint on a white
porcelain body before
firing (underglaze),
and then covered with
a transparent glaze
and fired, resulting in
a beautiful blue design
on a white background.
This technique was perfected in China towards the end of the Yuan dynasty, flourished during the Ming dynasty, and was brought to Japan in the 17th century.
SOMETSUKE
AKAE
Bowl with Birds, Flowers and Kanji“Sakigake”
Design in Gosu Akae Overglaze Enamels Style
Hozen, 11th Zengoro
Akae is a type of porcelain made by
layering a white clay glaze over a rough
porcelain base, then applying a freely applied
overglaze of colors, mainly red, but also green,
yellow, black, and blue, after firing, and then
firing it at a low temperature. This technique began in China during the Song dynasty and developed during the Ming dynasty.
Akae is a type of porcelain made by layering a white clay glaze over a rough porcelain base, then applying a freely applied overglaze of colors, mainly red, but also green, yellow, black, and blue, after firing, and then firing it at a low temperature. This technique began in China during the Song dynasty and developed during the Ming dynasty.
Sawankhalok pottery is crafted from an iron-containing ceramic body, and decorated with iron or cobalt underglaze paintings. Arabesque and lattice patterns are commonly seen.
Sawankhalok refers to the former capital of Thailand, and this name is given to pottery produced in the surrounding area from the 14th to 15th centuries. Pottery that follows this style is also referred to by the same name.
Sawankhalok pottery
is crafted from an
iron-containing
ceramic body, and
decorated with iron
or cobalt underglaze
paintings. Arabesque
and lattice patterns
are commonly seen.
Sawankhalok refers to the former
capital of Thailand, and this name
is given to pottery produced in the
surrounding area from the 14th to 15th
centuries. Pottery that follows this style
is also referred to by the same name.
Mizusashi Fresh Water Jar in Sangkalok Style
Hozen, 11th Zengoro
Mizusashi Fresh Water
Jar in Sangkalok Style
Hozen, 11th Zengoro
SAWANKHALOK
Kochi ware is characterized by being glazed over its entire unglazed body and then fired at a low temperature. It features vivid glazes in shades of blue, green, yellow, purple, deep blue, and white. The name "Kochi" is believed to originate from its introduction to Japan via trade with Cochinchina, a region in northern Vietnam near its production origin.
Kochi ware is characterized
by being glazed over its
entire unglazed body and
then fired at a low
temperature. It features
vivid glazes in shades of
blue, green, yellow, purple,
deep blue, and white. The
name "Kochi" is believed
to originate from its introduction to Japan
via trade with Cochinchina, a region in
northern Vietnam near its production origin.
KOCHI
Gourd Shaped Small Jar in Kochi Ware Style
Ryozen, 10th Zengoro
Gourd Shaped Small Jar
in Kochi Ware Style
Ryozen, 10th Zengoro
KORAI-UTSUSHI
Daitokujigoki-Shaped Tea Bowl
Hozen, 11th Zengoro
"Korai-utsushi" refers to a type of ceramic ware that began to be introduced to Japan from the mid-16th century for use in the tea ceremony, mimicking ceramics crafted on the Korean Peninsula.
In addition to tea ware of Chinese origin, Zengoro 11th (Hozen) also started producing Korean-style ceramics, many of which feature no painting.
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