Overview
These are wheel-thrown stoneware bowls featuring a 'hakeme' style brushstroke that forms an Enso, the Zen symbol of absolute enlightenment and the universe.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Studio Pottery 'Enso' Hakeme Bowls
Photo reference
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Story
The single white stroke inside these bowls is more than a decoration; it is an Enso, a sacred symbol in Zen Buddhism created in one fluid, unrepeatable moment.
Maker / Origin
While these lack a visible signature, they are deeply rooted in the tradition of the Mingei movement, championed by Shoji Hamada and Bernard Leach.
Condition & Value
The bowls appear to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips or cracks. As unsigned studio pieces, their value is primarily decorative and functional.
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