A RARE JAPANESE MINGEI STUDIO VASE BY SAKUMA TOTARO (1900-1976) MASHIKO, SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1950s
Description: A RARE JAPANESE MINGEI STUDIO VASE BY SAKUMA TOTARO (1900-1976)
MASHIKO, SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1950s
The faceted baluster-form vase decorated in 'nagashi-yu/nagashi-kake' technique (glazes poured on creating uneven flowing decorative patterns) with bold splashes of celadon, 'kuro-yu' (black iron glaze) and 'nuka-yu' (rice-husk glaze) against a 'kaki-yu' (persimmon glaze) ground. With a rare iron black signature for Totaro on the base, and accompanied by a tomobako (original signed wooden box). Tomobako lid inscription reading "kaki-yu nishaku nagashi mentori kabin Mashiko mingama Totaro" with Totaro's red seal.
28cm high, 15cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Sakuma Totaro was one of the core potters of the Mingei (folk art) movement, from an old potting lineage in Mashiko. He was a personal friend of Hamada Shoji, and considered an exemplary potter of the Mingei movement.
Condition:
Condition: No visible faults or damage
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A RARE JAPANESE MINGEI STUDIO VASE BY SAKUMA TOTARO (1900-1976)
MASHIKO, SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1950s
The faceted baluster-form vase decorated in 'nagashi-yu/nagashi-kake' technique (glazes poured on creating uneven flowing decorative patterns) with bold splashes of celadon, 'kuro-yu' (black iron glaze) and 'nuka-yu' (rice-husk glaze) against a 'kaki-yu' (persimmon glaze) ground. With a rare iron black signature for Totaro on the base, and accompanied by a tomobako (original signed wooden box). Tomobako lid inscription reading "kaki-yu nishaku nagashi mentori kabin Mashiko mingama Totaro" with Totaro's red seal.
28cm high, 15cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Sakuma Totaro was one of the core potters of the Mingei (folk art) movement, from an old potting lineage in Mashiko. He was a personal friend of Hamada Shoji, and considered an exemplary potter of the Mingei movement.
Condition:
Condition: No visible faults or damage
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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