This is a tumbler yunomi by famous potter Zenko Yasuda (1926-2011), suitable for coffee, tea or different beverage. Zenko Yasuda, who’s real name was Masahiro Yasuda was born in Kyoto in 1926. He studied at the Kyoto Craft & Fabric University, specializing in the making and building of kilns. Afterwards he studied pottery under the 6th Kiyomizu Rokubei (1901-1980). After going independent he build a kiln called Rokushin No Kama in Kyoto. Zenko Yasuda created unique and distinctive stoneware using complex glazing techniques. He passed in 2011 at the age of 86. I think this a neat yunomi as it is with a different glazing technique by this potter. The glaze ingredients so to speak, interacted and the spontaneous movement of the brushwork undergoing a different reaction ended up with its own quality. It gives me that very specific feeling or impression that comes entirely through the character of Yasuda Zenko’s work.

In 1958 Zenko Yasuda was awarded the Japanese Ceramic Society Prize and since has regularly been included in the Nitten. Later he served at the Nitten Exhibition as a member of the jury. His work was acquired by Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 1964 and the Museum of Modern Art in Shiga prefecture boasts no less than 10 works in their collection. A highly regarded 20th century Japanese potter.

The caddy is not by this artist but is still very beautiful,both have not been used.

This yunomi or tumbler cup is stamped on the bottom and condition is excellent. No chips or cracks to mention and comes with the original paulownia tomobako, storage box with calligraphy and potters seal on the lid.

A serious example of Japanese ceramic art