MIHARA KEN 三原研 (B.1958) A Stoneware Funsei ('Powder Blue') Sakazuki (Sake Cup) Heisei era (1989-2019), 2011 The sprightly flared form partly covered in a soft, opaque bluish‑green glaze with a milky, misted appearance, created by suspending fine particles in the glaze; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Funsei sakazuki, sealed Ken 2 7/8in (7.3cm) diameter Footnotes: Provenance Gallery Tosei The finish of this sake cup contrasts strikingly with the austere, multi-fired gray stoneware more usually favored by this artist. These smaller works are relatively rare and may have been practical firing experiments limited in number. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing