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A small jar (kotsubo) in Shigaraki natural ash-glaze (shizen'yū) by Kiyoko Koyama, fired in the traditional wood-burning anagama kiln without applied glaze. The flowing drip of the natural ash glaze is a distinctive feature of this piece.
Kiyoko Koyama (1936–2023) was a pioneering female ceramic artist from Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, born in Sasebo, Nagasaki. She began her career painting designs on pottery, later studying ceramic form under artists such as Kazuo Yagi and Junkichi Kumakura. Inspired by shards of old Shigaraki ware, she began firing works in a traditional wood-burning anagama kiln (known as her 'Zungoe' kiln) from 1970, reviving the natural ash-glaze technique without applied glazes. At a time when women were traditionally barred from entering kiln sites in Shigaraki, she broke ground as one of the region's first recognized female potters. Her life story served as an acknowledged model for the heroine of the NHK morning drama 'Scarlet'.
Dimensions: Height approx. 12.5 cm, upper mouth opening approx. 6.7 cm (vertical) × 6.5 cm (horizontal)
Condition: Used item with some staining and scuffing. Two of the battens on the underside of the box are detached. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.
