Red Overglaze Persimmon-Glazed Rhomboid Jar
Tomoo Hamada (b. 1967)
This distinctive jar is defined by its symmetrical rhomboid silhouette and pierced central indentation, which gives the form a calm yet striking presence. Both the upper and lower sections mirror each other in shape, creating a harmonious balance from every angle. One half is finished in a warm persimmon glaze, while the other remains unglazed and is decorated with red and green enamel motifs that recall abstracted natural forms.
The hand-painted brushwork introduces a sense of movement across the surface, while the square-mouthed spout offers a subtle architectural detail. With its poised geometry and painterly energy, the piece captures Hamada’s distinctive voice within the Mashiko tradition—quietly contemporary, deeply rooted, and unmistakably his own.
W: 16.5 cm (6.50"), L: 11.6 cm (4.57"), H: 16.6 cm (6.54")
Signed Wooden Box