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奥村考造 Okumura Kozo (active 1970-1990) Kyo ware Hira Chawan (Flat Tea bowl) 'Hydrangea Tea Bowl' with Original Box (Tomobako) VA929

with seal 'Ko' 考

奥村考造 Okumura Kozo (active 1970-1990)
Okumura Kozo is a contemporary Kyoto ware (Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu ware) ceramic artist who worked mainly during the late Showa to early Heisei period (circa 1970s–1990s). He is known for creating hand-painted color-enamel ceramics decorated with vivid pigments and gold detailing, a style characteristic of modern Kyoto decorative ware. Okumura frequently used natural motifs such as hydrangea, plum blossoms, and foliage, applying rich overglaze enamels and gold lines to achieve a vibrant, elegant surface. His works are typically signed “考造 (Kozo)” with a red seal “考”, and many pieces come with a signed wooden box (tomobako), indicating studio-made artist ware rather than mass production. His ceramics are appreciated for their refined Kyoto-style aesthetics, combining traditional Japanese motifs with contemporary color expression. While not a mass-market producer, Okumura represents the lineage of individual Kyoto artisans who continued the decorative Kyo-yaki tradition into the late 20th century.

This elegant flat tea bowl (hira chawan) was crafted by Okumura Kozo, a Kyoto-based ceramic artist active between 1970 and 1990. Known for his refined decorative style and mastery of traditional Kyo ware techniques, Okumura’s work often features seasonal motifs rendered with vivid colors and delicate brushwork. The present piece, titled “Hydrangea Tea Bowl”, is adorned with hand-painted clusters of hydrangea blossoms and foliage in rich tones of blue, green, and gold. The surface is subtly textured, enhancing the depth and vibrancy of the floral design. The bowl’s wide, shallow form is ideal for summer tea gatherings, where visual elegance and seasonal resonance are especially prized. The bowl is accompanied by its original signed wooden box (tomobako), which ensures authenticity and careful preservation. A fine example of postwar Kyoto ceramics, this piece will appeal to collectors of Japanese tea utensils and modern Kyo ware.

Dimensions: 5.8" x 2.3" / 14.8cm x 6cm

Material: Pottery

Weight: 510g including Original Box (Tomobako)

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