OKUMURA HIROMI 奥村博美 (B.1953) An Iridescent-Glazed 'Flame' Kōro (Incense Burner) Heisei era (1989-2019), 2018 The stoneware incense burner in dramatic flame form, the smoke vents formed by spaces around the red-glazed lid, the base stamped with the artist's mark; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Kaen kōro Hiro, sealed Hiromi 6 1/4 x 6 1/4in (15.9 x 15.9cm) approximately, with cover Footnotes: Provenance Gallery Utsuwakan Throughout his career Okumura Hiromi has drawn inspiration from the postwar avant-garde Kyoto ceramic group Sōdeisha. His recent work is admired for its organic appearance and use of iridescent glazes. Following a debilitating accident, Okumura is no longer able to produce pieces this complex. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing