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Sakuma Fujiya(b.1963.) is a fourth generation Mashiko potter and current master of the Sakuma Totaro kiln. His grandfather is the legendary Sakuma, great friend to Hamada Shoji, and a grand potter in his own right; a good article on Totaro can be read on e-yakimono.net. Fujiya studied art at Nagoya University of Art before returning to Mashiko to work with his father Kenji. He uses traditional Mashiko materials in a very fresh way; his glazing is exceptional with kaki-persimmon, nuka-rice husk, tetsu-iron, seiji-green (a Sakuma trademark), and ame-amber glazes. This powerful large tsubo-jar combines black iron with nuka and kaki-persimmon to create a inspired landscape much like a great piece of calligraphy. In perfect condition with a signed box, 40cm.tallx31.8.
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