wide brush
Much like the documentation of tool yōkai (tsukumogami) in both ancient and modern Japanese folklore, I see the soul in almost everything; both living and inanimate. My love of the objects around me means they sometimes get recreated in clay or wood. A lifelong brush fan, I have those that I use regularly and others that are either retired from use or have been collected to display - they are the starting points for these porcelain incarnations. These tenmoku glazed versions are without their 'personalities' showing, but would love to be hung amongst their 'regular' brush cousins.
Rolled slabs of porcelain are cut out and formed, then left to dry in racks with boards to keep them flat whilst regularly checked and 'aired'. They must be handled minimally at the unfired stage due to the fragile shapes involved. They are carefully decorated with cobalt oxide before the biscuit (first) firing. They are then coated in a clear glossy glaze (for the blue and white brushes with faces) or brown tenmoku glaze (largely brushes without faces) and fired for a second time. They are stamped on the reverse with a little bear head stamp whilst at the soft clay stage.
Approximate dimensions: 18cm x 8cm
ARTIST'S NOTE: As with most of the things I make, my ceramic pieces retain the look of being handmade and this is a part of their charm. My slab pieces sometimes retain my finger marks or other indentations on the reverse, as well as often retaining the texture of my rolling surface. Please make sure you consult the pictures carefully and that you are happy with the piece before purchasing.
UK customers: All shipping is now free in the UK!
US CUSTOMERS: Please be aware that new import fees (tariffs) are now being applied by the US government to all imported goods - thankfully only 10% on goods manufactured in the UK (everything in my store). The good news is that if you purchase something from my store between now and February 2026 (until when extra charges are being applied to anything entering via USPS shipping), courier shipping will be subsidised - so we both lose a little, but it shouldn't be too bad - I hope that helps!
