NISHIHATA TADASHI 西端正 (B.1948) A Tanba-Ware Kōro (Incense Burner) Heisei era (1989-2019), 2006 The curved, five-sided body with a broad shoulder and recessed cover with five piercings and a large knop, the base with the artist's mark; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Akadobe kōro Tanba Tadashi tsukuru, sealed Tadashi in 7 3/4in (19.7cm) high, with cover Footnotes: Provenance Touching Stone Gallery Best known for his sculptural vases, this koro is a rare departure for Nishihata. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing