No. 7680

Bizen Yunomi

Toshu Yamamoto

¥55,000

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Description

Tosyu 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 yunomi 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.
The edges are very thin, showcasing his aesthetic mastery of the potter's wheel.

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 cup / Beer mug
Dimensions
Diameter 7.7 cm × 7.6 cm × Height 7.8 cm
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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