No. 6926

Bizen Tokkuri

Toshu Yamamoto

¥100,000

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Description

Toshu Yamamoto was known as the master of the potter's wheel.
He favored symmetrical, clean forms.
This is a work from his middle period.
This tokkuri was made in 1955.
His signature was conceived based on an ancient Japanese script called Manyogana.
This tokkuri is made of very high-quality clay.
The green ash glaze mixed with blue covers half of the piece and is marvelous.

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
Sake bottle
Dimensions
W8.6cm × D8.5cm × H13.0cm 380cc
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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