Description: Shim Soo Kwan Ceramic Tea Bowl and 2 Plates Bowl Diameter: 5" Height: 1 3/4" Weight: 8.1 OzPlate Diameter: 4 1/4" Weight: 3.9 Oz Artist name on the bottomComes with some documents of history of Shim Soo Kwan PotteryBrand newGood collector's item“ Some article from exhibition as follows: The 400 Year Legacy of the Joseon Craftsman – Shim Soo Kwan Exhibition” displays the works of Shim Soo Kwan, one of the most prominent producers of Satsuma pottery. Shim Soo Kwan is the title of the master craftsman and the eponymous modern day ceramic manufacturer. The Shim family’s practice in pottery covers a history of 15 generations of master craftsmen. The exhibition holds a collection of earthenware pieces that represents the legacy of the craftsman family.The Shim Soo Kwan legacy in pottery originates from the Joseon kingdom, precursor to modern Korea. The first Shim Soo Kwan, Shim Dang Kil, was taken prisoner by the Japanese during the final stages of the Japanese invasions of Korea in 1598. Shim settled and established his trade in Satsuma, where his craft has been handed over and developed by future generations to this day.The exhibition depicts a progression of the works from the first to the current 15th Shim Soo Kwan. The gallery begins with a small simple piece named Hibakari Dawan crafted by the first Shim Soo Kwan in the early 17th century. Hibakari translates to “only fire”, while Dawan means tea bowl. The piece was named so as the craftsman used only fire from Japan and all the other elements for the ceramic piece, such as clay, glaze and technology, were of Joseon origin. The subdued simplicity of the work, characterized by a lack of ornamentation, seems to provide the canvas for the future Shim Soo Kwan to embellish and develop upon the foundation. Shim Dang Kil would go on to find white clay in Satsuma and develop his craft into what is now known as Satsuma-ware.
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-02T01:09:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.5 USD
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Brand: Shim Soo Kwan
Type: Collector Plate and Bowl
Color: Multicolor
Material: Ceramic
Production Style: Art Pottery
Production Technique: Pottery
Culture: Korean and Japanese
