Rinka Bowl by Koichi Iinuma

This bowl was made by ceramicist K_�ichi Iinuma at his Kasama studio. __Its rich blues, and crystallisation at the base show the fine quality in finish for which Iinuma's work is known.

It is 18cm in diameter and 7cm high. __It weighs around 400g.

About K_�ichi Iinuma

K_�ichi Iinuma is a potter who works in bright textures. After receiving his early ceramic education apprenticed to the master potter K_�ji Arata in Kasama from 1999, Iinuma established his own kiln in the town five years later. From here he makes work that is bold and distinctive.

A regular in important ceramic prize award categories, Iinuma__þs work for galleries and exhibitions is frequently in an imposing series of metallic shades. For the table, he can often prefer striking blues and blueish greens.

Iinuma__þs tableware brings an almost glass-like texture to clay. Onto this rich blue surface he adds pattern work and accents of gold and silver. The result is a rare sense of luxury brought to Japanese forms.