TSUJIMURA SHIRŌ 辻村史朗 (B.1947) An Iga-Ware Tokkuri (Sake Bottle) Showa (1926-1989) or Heisei (1989-2019) era, late 20th/early 21st century The squat stoneware tokkuri with an irregular ovoid body leaning over to one side, short neck and in-turned rim, the clay with numerous feldspathic inclusions; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed by the artist Iga tokkuri Shirō, sealed Shi 6 1/4in (15.9cm) high Footnotes: Tsujimura Shiro is known for his boldly gestural, wood‑fired stoneware grounded in the Shigaraki and Iga traditions. Self‑taught and independent, he embraces chance, ash, and flame to create powerful, elemental forms that celebrate the raw materiality of clay and express his delight in the unexpected results of the reform process. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing