Kiyoshi Hara

Kiyoshi Hara, a Living National Treasure, is a master of glaze. His works range from powerful iron-glazed vessels to serene interpretations of classical Chinese traditions — including the Choyo-yu (Jun-style) glaze, whose milky blue-green flows are punctuated by spontaneous flashes of copper red born in the kiln.

Impeccably thrown forms, fine crackle like thin ice, and a poetry of controlled accident define his art: stillness, with a single beat of warmth.

wanova offers carefully sourced works by Kiyoshi Hara, with detailed condition photographs. Viewing at our Roppongi gallery, Tokyo (by appointment).

Choyo-yu (Jun-style Glaze) SAKAZUKI by Kiyoshi Hara

Regular price $261.00 USD

CHAWAN -Japanese Tea Bowl

GUINOMI -Japanese Sake Cup

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KOGO -Japanese Incense Container

TOKKURI -Japanese Sake Bottle

HANAIRE -Japanese Flower Vase

KATAKUCHI -Japanese Spouted Pouring Bowl

MIZUSASHI -Japanese Water Pitcher

SAKAZUKI -Japanese Sake Cup

TSUBO - Japanese Ceramic Pot

YUNOMI - Japanese Tea Cup

Deep Dive to The Artist

Details of Kiyoshi Hara

Born in Shimane / Living National Treasure (iron-glazed ceramics) / Known for powerful iron glazes and studies of classical Chinese glazes including Jun-style Choyo-yu

Detailed top view of the vessel, showing light catching the fine crackled texture inside the serene blue bowl.

Why This Artist Matters

Hara is a chemist of beauty. Where most potters find one glaze and stay, he mastered many — from deep iron blacks to Song-inspired blues — and made each one look inevitable. His pieces teach you what a glaze can be.

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What to Look For

In the Jun-style pieces, find the single copper-red flash — it should look spontaneous, never placed. The crackle is fine as thin ice; the form is thrown to perfection. In iron-glazed works, look for the depth and sheen of the black.

Close-up top view looking inside the bowls, emphasizing the fine crackles and calm pool of glaze at the bottom of the vessels.

HOW TO LIVE WITH THE WORK

A sakazuki by Hara turns an ordinary evening into a small ritual. Use it for one quiet drink at day's end. The blue flatters clear sake; the black flatters aged sake.

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