Tokoname, Aogumi Kobachi (Small Bowl), Zenji Sugie Deformed oval small bowl 16cm - 15cmφ x 8.5cm height Box size: 17 x 17 x 9 cm Includes an explanatory note on Zenji Sugie's pottery history Zenji Sugie: Thoughts create form, and form deepens thoughts. Eventually, thoughts are refined, and the form becomes simple. I am working on making pottery with such thoughts. 1950 Born in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. 1968 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Tokoname Ceramics High School 1976 Became independent in Tokoname City. Awards: Selected for the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition Selected for the Itami Craft Exhibition The Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for Tomorrow Awarded the Encouragement Prize from the Grand Master Soshitsu Sen of the Urasenke School of Tea Ceremony Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the Takaoka Craft Competition Selected for the Ceramic Art Biennale Selected for the Shigaraki Ceramic Art Exhibition Selected 8 times for the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition Selected 8 times for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition Selected 6 times for the Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition Selected 8 times for the Takaoka Craft Competition #Tokoname #AogumiKobachi #ZenjiSugie