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Takatori pottery traces its roots to Korean potters who were brought back to Japan after Hideyoshi's invasions of the 1590s. Lord Kuroda Nagamasa established the first Takatori kiln in 1600 at the foot of Mt. Takatori. Pal San, a Korean potter, was later know as Hassan and subsequently adopted the name Takatori. The Takatori style has continued ever since with a few families carrying on into the 14th-15th generations. One of the main families is the Kamei family and here is a superb bunrin-shaped chaire by Kamei Rakuzan(1945-). He studied with his father--Miraku--starting in 1961 and is well-known for his chadogu or Tea utensils. That is evident here on this chaire with a fine double-layer ash-glaze, the piece is given hemispheres by an 'equator.' In perfect condition with a signed box, shifuku silk brocade pouch, and bone lid; stamped on base with the traditional Takatori stamp and also Rakuzan, 7.2cm.tall and 6.4cm.wide, from a private Tokyo chadogu collection.
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