Shigaraki Bucket-Vase by Takahashi Rakusai IV
Bringing out the warm beauty of materials and form, here is a bucket-motif vase-wine cooler by An exceptionally fired by Takahashi Rakusai lV (b.1925). The Takahashi family–along with the Ueda family–is one of the longest potting families in Shigaraki and is largely responsible for preserving traditions, especially after the second world war. Without the Takahashi’s families persistence–like the Kaneshige family in Bizen–the flames of Shigaraki might have been extinguished forever. In 1964, RakusaiIII was designated a Shigaraki Intangible Cultural Property. In perfect condition with a signed box, 26cm.tallx20x18.5, signed on base.
Price: SOLD
Product #: Item Takahashi-V3