Namiyosegama Keiko Bowl

Stoneware, dimensions: 17 x 14 x 4.3 cm

This bowl by Namiyosegama Keiko was fired in a traditional anagama wood kiln. Its slightly irregular, softly rounded form combines with a dark, understated surface, whose appearance was directly shaped by the wood firing.

The interior is dominated by dark brown, gray, and black tones that flow seamlessly into one another. Individual warmer areas and fine traces of fly ash add subtle accents. Towards the lighter rim, the color effect changes, making the movement of fire and the kiln atmosphere particularly visible.

The simple form gives ample space to the natural patterns created by the firing. The result is a distinctive bowl in which it is not decoration or glaze, but clay, fire, and ash that determine its appearance.