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"&lt;p&gt;Here is a fascinating Chawan (tea bowl) made by Koie Ryoji, one of the best internationally known contemporary Japanese potters. It is another embodiment of the artist\u2019s spirit, with a shape that remains free and moving, rough, unique and dynamic. Its colors and its rawness is reminiscent of a wild landscape. As with many works by the famous artist, this piece\u2019s dynamism conveys pure energy and raw strength. Through its shiny glaze, rough texture and primitive markings, one gets the sense of the primary force that has shaped it through the craftsman\u2019s lucid spirit. The authenticity and honesty of this potter\u2019s works, as well as the feeling of freedom they radiate, have given him the recognition he deserves. &lt;/p&gt;\r\n\r\n&lt;p&gt;This special piece of art was fired with Saint John's clay in the Johanna Kiln of the Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota in 2008, when Ryoji was a guest resident there. Highly recommended to collect. Please copy and click www.csbsju.edu/saint-johns-pottery/collaborations/guest-residencies &lt;/p&gt;\r\n\r\n&lt;p&gt;Koie Ryoji, born in 1938 in Tokoname, graduated the Tokoname industrial school and moved on to work at the City Ceramic Research Facility. In 1966 he established his own studio. Among many other prizes he won the Japan Ceramic Society Gold Award which is the most prestigious pottery prize in Japan. This is a true artist who finds inspiration in anything, and his creations are expressions of his will to constantly redefine his work and surprise the viewers. Koie Ryoji\u2019s reputation extends beyond Japan. He has exposed his works in many renowned national and international venues. &lt;/p&gt;\r\n\r\n&lt;p&gt;No chips, no cracks. The originally signed box is part of the offer. &lt;/p&gt;\r\n\r\n&lt;p&gt;Size: 6,9 cm height x 14,2 cm in diameter. &lt;/p&gt;\r\nShipping included"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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