Vase / Shigaraki / Ueda Naokata IV
Gourd-Shaped Shigaraki Vase by Ueda Naokata IV
In Shigaraki the oldest potting families that continue today are the Takahashi and Ueda potters. Today the Ueda family is in the fifth generation--the first Ueda 1805-1891, second 1845-1928, third 1875-1952--and here is a rare hyotan-gourd-shaped vase by Ueda Naokata IV (1898-1975). He took the potting name Naokata in 1941 after studying with his father Naokata III. Naokata IV was known for his Ko-Shigaraki (Old Shigaraki) renditions and we can see that 'old flavor' here on this natural-feeling hyotan. Ash glaze was sprinkled on the top before firing and melted to a soft summer green tone that pooled on the shoulder in blues at some spots. The lower half has more of a rugged ash glazed look and the back is pure Shigaraki clay flavor. In perfect condition with a dusty old signed box, 22cm.tall and 15cm.wide, stamped on base.
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