MORIKAZU KIMURA (1921- ) TWO LARGE CIRCULAR STONEWARE BOWLS

comprising a large low stoneware bowl with irregular circular shapes in temmoku "oilspot" glaze with purples, browns, greens and black, stamped maker's mark; together with a large low stoneware bowl with a purple-black ground, the interior with speckled glaze and abstract "oilspot" design, stamped maker's mark

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Temmoku is a specialised Chinese technique produced by firing vessels coated with an iron oxide in an oxygen deprived atmosphere. Morikazu Kimura specialised in this technique