Name/Title
Hidariuma Tea BowlDescription
"Hidariuma" 馬 (Hidari Horse on the Left) is a special vessel made in the world of pottery as a symbol of good fortune when a new kiln is fired for the first time (first firing), and is characterized by a design in which the character for "horse" is inverted (mirror writing). When "horse" is read backwards, it becomes "mau" (to dance), which evokes images of celebration, and is considered a symbol of great auspiciousness, with meanings such as good health, long-lasting family fortune, and prosperous business.
Since this is only given to the first piece fired in a newly built kiln, it is a commemorative item that is not likely to be made in large numbers in an artist's lifetime.
Dated Shōwa 48, which is 1973
When using the kiln for the first time, the character or picture of "horse" is written and fired facing left. This is considered very auspicious.
Kiln name:
卯窯
Ugama, it is unknown whether this kiln still exists today.
祝
celebrate
1973year waking
昭和46年９月吉日
September. 1971
開窯
In the world of pottery, it signifies the firing of the kiln and the beginning of full-scale firing of works, marking the birth of a new body of work.
祝 ：celebration
さゆり
Sayuri
Female name (probably the maker)
栗木 栄子 さん
私は「開窯」と読みますよ
左馬の飯碗は初窯の時の来客への記念品として配る為に焼きますから
開窯記念品なのです
Eiko Kuriki I pronounce it "opening kiln.開窯" The 左馬 rice bowls are fired to be given as souvenirs to guests at the first kiln opening, so they are kiln opening commemorative items.
1973年 first firing
左馬
左を向いた馬を絵付けして、窯開き、初窯に入れた茶碗です。良い窯ができます様に、事故なく安全に窯焚きが、これからできます様にと、祈りを込めて、築炉の喜びを表した器です。私も描いたことあります。これは、50年位前のものです。
This is a tea bowl painted with a horse facing left, which was placed in the kiln for the first firing after its opening. It's a vessel that expresses the joy of building a kiln, with prayers for a good kiln to be built and for safe firings to be completed without accidents. I've painted something like this myself. This one is about 50 years old.Create Date
March 31, 2026Update Date
July 11, 2026
