HAYASHI KYŌSUKE 林恭助 (B.1962) A Stoneware Kōro (Incense Burner) Heisei era (1989-2019), late 20th/early 21st century The globular container resting on three feet, its sides streaked with elegant yōhen kiseto glaze, the recessed cover with three small piercings and a knob modeled as a bird, with the artist's mark on the underside; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Kiseto kōro Kyō and sealed Kyōsuke 6 1/4in (15.8cm) high, including cover Footnotes: Hayashi Kyōsuke (b. 1962) emerged early as a gifted ceramist, entering the Toki City Ceramic Research Institute at 23 and quickly gaining recognition through major design competitions. Apprenticed to Living National Treasure Katō Kōzō, he refined a disciplined, masterful technique. His work unites technical precision with a quiet, expressive depth that reflects years of devoted daily practice. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing