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Tokoname Vase by Yamada Kenkichi browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1980: Item # 594068
Vessels.jp 4-13-18 Nishi-gotanda Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Guest Book sold |
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| Tokoname-yaki (Tokoname ware) is a pottery tradition that originated more than 900 years ago in the Sanage province (current Aichi prefecture). It is one of the oldest in Japan and is considered one of Japan’s 6 old kilns (Rokkoyo). The high-fired ceramic is especially known for its Kyusu (small tea pot). This vase was made by Yamada Kenkichi, born in 1923 in a famous family of potters; his brother Yamada Jozan was designated Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) of Japan in 1998 and Yamada Kenkichi’s son is none other that Yamada Kazu. In 1970 Yamada pere established his kiln named Tenshin-gama in Tokoname and in 1975, after having studied in Korea, China and other Far Eastern countries, founded a second kiln in Fukui prefecture with the purpose of producing Echizen ware. According to the inscription on the lid of the signed box, the ash glaze depot on the vase occurred “naturally”. It gives a wonderful organic effect to the tall vase, which takes the allure of a centenarian tree, washed by the rain on one side and burnt by the sun on the other side; a splendid contrast of qualities that creates a well balanced work of superior craftsmanship. The vase is signed and in perfect condition. It will be shipped in a signed box. Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 26.5 cm (4.6 in x 10.6 in), Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) More pictures available on demand. | ||||||||||||
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