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SOLD - Holvila Bonsai Pot KUMATANI 熊谷 - Valley Bear
A rectangular shohin sized pot, with incised corners and block carved feet - glazed in a sublime signature glaze in crackle turquoise - with an iridescence, like an oil slick.
This is one of the first pots made by Thor Holvila after returning from his month working with the famous Japanese potter Shuhu in Tokoname. It bears the stamp 'Kumatani / 熊谷 - his honourable potter name given by the Tokoname potters, and is an important piece that represents the transformation of his work at the pivotal point in the career of Thor Holvila.
Hand built in a quality clay and with carved feet. Frost-proof Stoneware.
External measurements: 15.5cm (l) x 10.4cm (w) x 4.4cm (h)
Made by Thor Holvila - 熊谷 (Sweden) in Winter 2017 - '18