No. 6871

Bizen Chawan

Toshu Yamamoto

¥160,000

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Description

Tosyu Yamamoto was known as the master of the potter's wheel.
He favored symmetrical, refined forms.
This tea bowl is a late work from his career.
I could tell at a glance that this tea bowl was crafted from excellent clay.
The surface features gold decoration in addition to a complex blend of red, purple, brown, and orange clay tones.

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
Tea utensils
Dimensions
W13.8cm × D13.6cm × H8.5cm
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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