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Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Sake Bottle Vase
About the Item
A beautiful, perfectly shaped and balanced antique Bizen ware shibui sake bottle (tokkuri) vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, wonderfully textured organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware).
The piece is signed/ sealed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks.
A rather striking and engaging work. One of the best Kaneshige works we have come across. Scarce and hard to find in such an excellent condition. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese/Asian pottery or Bizen Ware collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting.
Kaneshige's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including:
Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japan
Brooklyn Museum, NY
Hagi Uragami Museum, Yamaguchi, Japan
Honolulu Art Museum, HI
Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Kasama, Japan
Indiana Art Museum, Bloomington, IN
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Kanazawa, Japan
Kano Museum, Aki, Japan
Menard Art Museum, Komaki, Japan
Mt. Holyoke College Art Museum, South Hadley, MA
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Japan
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan
National Treasures Museum, Yugawara, Japan
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO
Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art, Japan
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville, FL
University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT
Dimensions: 4.6" high, 4" diameter
- Dimensions:Height: 4.6 in (11.69 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early to Mid 20th Century
- Condition:In very good to excellent vintage condition with no discernable flaws, cracks, chips, etc... and light if any natural wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Beautiful and special overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254334039442
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