Signed Japanese Studio Pottery Bowls, Hand-Thrown Pair With Half Matte & Gloss Glaze, Blue & White Crackle Wabi Sabi Art

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A striking pair of hand-thrown Japanese studio pottery bowls, each showcasing a masterful interplay of texture, color, and glaze finish. … Read more A striking pair of hand-thrown Japanese studio pottery bowls, each showcasing a masterful interplay of texture, color, and glaze finish. The artist-signed pieces feature a half-matte, half-glossy surface, creating a fluid contrast between soft satin blue and luminous white crackle glaze.

Expressive indigo brushstrokes sweep organically across each bowl — a hallmark of contemporary Japanese ceramic artistry that honors spontaneity and imperfection in equal measure. The hand-painted designs, subtle color transitions, and visible throwing rings all celebrate the wabi-sabi philosophy: the beauty of transience and asymmetry.

These bowls are as functional as they are sculptural — ideal for serving, or as decorative display pieces in a modern or Japandi-inspired setting.


Details:

Origin: Japan, late 20th to early 21st century

Material: Stoneware with dual-finish glaze (matte & gloss)

Decoration: Freeform indigo brushwork and intentional crackle effect

Form: Wheel-thrown, artist-stamped on base

Dimensions:
Small bowl: 8" W x 2" H
Large bowl: 10" W x 2.75" H

Condition: Excellent with natural glaze variation consistent with handcrafting


Styling Notes:

Display with Mashiko or Kyoto-style ceramics, minimalist glass, or light woods. Their tonal blue palette and tactile finish complement both contemporary art pottery collections and refined everyday tableware. See less