No. 5850

Bizen Guinomi

Toshu Yamamoto

¥90,000

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Description

Toshu Yamamoto was known as a master of the potter's wheel.
He favored symmetrical, refined forms.
This is a work from late in his career.
This guinomi was fired in a gas kiln co-developed with his eldest son, Yuuichi Yamamoto.
This gas kiln produces a stronger white color than standard Hidaski works.

He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1906.
He was designated a Living National Treasure in 1987.
He passed away in 1994.

Details

Pottery Type
guinomi
Dimensions
W6.6cm x D6.6cm x H5.2cm
About the Artist
He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1906.
He was accredited as a living human national treasure in 1987.
He died in 1994.

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