Large Mashiko Dobin-Tea Pot-Vase by Takauchi Shugo
Takauchi Shugo’s creations always have a dynamic energy and charm about them, he’s truly one of Japan’s most outstanding veteran ceramic artists. His work has been shown at major overseas exhibitions at the V&A and the Smithsonian as well as domestically at the wonderful Musee Tomo in Tokyo. This large ash-glazed multi-colored overglaze enamel designs dobin is more sculptural than functional, although it will work as a vessel for flowers. In perfect condition with a signed box, 33cm.tallx29cm. to the tip of the spout, body is 20cm.wide. Mashiko based Takauchi Shugo(b.1937) used to be a ‘salaryman’—that’s a term that refers to a company employee here in Japan. His path in life changed after he visited Mashiko, Tochigi prefecture and found the power in Hamada’s work. He left the routine life of a salaryman and established his kiln in 1968. He’s had a tremendous career with a huge following that enjoys his Shino, Oribe, ash-glazed and black creations. His work is in major museum collections and he was awarded the Tochigi Prefectural Cultural Prize in 1998. He’s featured in the book ‘Japanese Studio Crafts.’
Price: SOLD
Product #: Item Takauchi-B1